Faridi receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor; Getting to know Rob Porfiri

Faridi receives Ellis Island Medal of Honor
Hamed Faridi, chief science officer for McCormick & Co., was presented with the Ellis Island Medal of Honor during a ceremony in Ellis Island, N.Y., for his research on the culinary health benefits of herbs and spices. The award, which was established in 1986 by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations (NECO), is awarded each year to a select group of Americans to recognize accomplishments in their field and inspired service to the United Sta…