Pueblo Centennial High Student Takes Top Honors In Colorado Potato's Essay Contest

Sixteen-year-old Emily Perez, a Pueblo, CO, Centennial High School sophomore and outstanding member of that school’s track team, was recently named winner of the Colorado Potato Administrative Committee’s “Healthy Choice” essay contest.

'Fresh From Florida' Ads Are Scoring Big

A major statewide advertising campaign created by Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to promote fresh local seafood, fruits and vegetables has delivered dramatic results.

Ready Pac President & CEO Michael Solomon Announces His Retirement

May 6, 2013 Ready Pac

Michael Solomon – President and CEO of Ready Pac Foods, Inc., today announced his retirement from Ready Pac. Michael has been with Ready Pac since 2006 and has been President and CEO since 2008. Michael has led the company through several years of record performance. “I have decided that now since I have a strong senior executive on board to focus on the Operations and Financial aspects of the business, and one who complements an already strong management team, the time is right for me to retire from Ready Pac. I look forward to spending more time with my wife and 2 ½ year old son”.

Marine Harvest Offer Undervalues Cermaq, Says Board

Cermaq's board believes a potential conditional offer by Marine Harvest 'significantly undervalues the company'.

Maryland Shark Fin Law Exempts Some Species

Maryland lawmakers have joined a handful of states in passing a ban on shark fin sales with a slight twist, crafting a measure that is supported by conservationists as well as a commercial fishing group.