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Ray Latif
Verified
Managing Producer and Editor, BevNET Magazine
Boston
Beats
Travel , Culture , Outdoor Adventure , Food & Drink , Sustainability , Spa , Weddings , Nutrition , Wellness
Hate Speech, Unsound Activities
Content
By Ray Latif Verified| BevNET Magazine Verified Ignite20 isn’t just cutting checks. The new $7 million venture capital fund and hybrid accelerator is lighting a fire under the next wave of CPG innovators. Launched in February 2025, Ignite20 was born out of the Redwood Ventures Group and is also backed by early-stage VC firm Santatera Capital and food distributor RPM Food.
By Ray Latif Verified| BevNET Magazine Verified Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey’s $750M purchase of BFY snack maker LesserEvil and the sale of watermelon water brand Mela to King Juice. We also speak with Jesse Bongiovi, who alongside rockstar father Jon Bon Jovi, co-founded Hampton Water Wine, a rosé brand that’s taken the industry by storm. 0:45: In Memoriam. NY → Texas. New With Nom. Congrats CC. Ray, The Fresh Cartoon. Sober Informed. Bert & Ernie.
By Ray Latif Verified| BevNET Taste Radio@ Is 2025 the year of the acquisition? The hosts highlight two more headline-grabbing deals announced over the past week: Hershey’s $750M purchase of BFY snack maker LesserEvil and the sale of watermelon water brand Mela to King Juice. We also speak with Jesse Bongiovi, who alongside rockstar father Jon Bon Jovi, co-founded Hampton Water Wine, a rosé brand that’s taken the industry by storm. 0:45: In Memoriam. NY → Texas. New With Nom. Congrats CC. Ray, The Fresh Cartoon. Sober Informed. Bert & Ernie.
Company Info
BevNET Magazine
BevNET.com is a prominent media company dedicated to the beverage industry, with a strong emphasis on non-alcoholic beverages. Founded in 1996 by John Craven, the company is based in Newton, MA, and has additional offices in New York, NY, and San Diego, CA. BevNET.com serves as a comprehensive platform for news, expertise, and support for all members of the beverage community. The company offers a range of services, including daily news coverage on industry trends and innovations, unbiased reviews of over 6,250 beverages, and a print magazine featuring in-depth analysis. BevNET.com also produces podcasts that explore various industry topics and organizes live conferences to connect professionals and entrepreneurs. Additionally, it provides job listings for positions within the beverage sector. Its readership includes beverage companies, retailers, distributors, investors, and consumers, making it a valuable resource in the industry.
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Founded: 1996