Del Real Foods
David Rodriguez is currently the Sr. Vice President of Research & Development at Del Real Foods, where David has been working since April 2021. Prior to this role, David held the title of Vice President of Research & Development at Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. from January 2014 to April 2021. Before that, David was the Director of Research and Development at Windsor Frozen Foods from June 2009 to December 2013. David earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Biology, General from the University of California, Riverside in 1998.
Del Real Foods
Del Real was founded in 2002 by the Cardenas Family, who are first generation Mexican-Americans with a passion for authentic Mexican cuisine. Deeply rooted in traditional family and cultural recipes, Del Real manufactures a variety of heat-and-serve Hispanic food products, including value-added proteins such as Carnitas and Barbacoa, rice and beandishes, and staples such as tamales and salsas. The company produces its products using natural ingredients without preservatives, and in small batches that mimic traditional cooking methods. Del Real's freshly-packed products can be found in the refrigerated foods' section, delivering authentic flavor and quality in a convenient heat-and-serve format to the customer.