Ricardo Cordero

Ricardo Cordero is an experienced business professional with a diverse portfolio of roles. As the President & CEO of Ricardo Food Group since March 2009, Ricardo leads a sourcing firm specializing in co-packing and private label solutions, collaborating with over 700 U.S.-based food, beverage, and bakery manufacturers. Ricardo is a Business Partner at BON MERDE, Pulp Kitchen Juice, Culinary Development Group, Daylight, Sigma Snacks, Food Growth Ventures, and Pleese Cheese, focusing on plant-based products and business development. Additionally, Ricardo serves as a Principal Board Member at Luv Michael, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing meaningful employment for individuals with autism. As a Business Solutions Advisor at Big Idea Ventures, Ricardo helps support innovative ventures in the plant-based foods and alternative protein sectors.