McCormick & Company

McCormick & Company, established in 1889, is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of spices, herbs, extracts, seasonings, and flavorings. With over 135 years of experience, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality products that enhance the culinary experience. Its extensive customer base includes retail grocery chains, food manufacturers, and quick-service restaurants, all of which rely on McCormick's expertise in flavor. The company's portfolio features well-known brands such as Old Bay, Zatarain's, Thai Kitchen, Frank's RedHot, French's, and Cholula. McCormick operates on a global scale, generating nearly 40% of its sales from international markets across 150 countries and territories. The company continues to focus on improving the art and science of flavor, ensuring that consumers enjoy the taste of McCormick in their daily meals.

Christopher Wirth

Vice President of Finance - EMEA

16 past transactions

FONA International

Acquisition in 2020
FONA International, Inc. is a manufacturer of flavors for the food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors on a global scale. The company provides a wide range of flavor solutions across various categories, including beverages, confections, grains, savory foods, healthcare products, and dairy/dessert items. Its offerings encompass ready-to-drink beverages, sugar-free gums, cereals, snacks, sauces, over-the-counter products, and frozen treats. Founded in 1987 and originally known as Flavors of North America, Inc., FONA International is headquartered in Geneva, Illinois, where it operates on a state-of-the-art campus. The company has built a strong reputation as an innovative and independent provider in the flavor industry and maintains a diverse presence with operations in multiple countries, including Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, India, and China. FONA International became a subsidiary of McCormick & Company in December 2020.

Cholula

Acquisition in 2020
Cholula Food Company Inc. specializes in manufacturing and distributing hot sauce, offering a range of flavors including Green Pepper, Sweet Habanero, Chipotle, Chili Lime, and Chili Garlic. Established in Mexico, Cholula is named after one of the oldest inhabited cities in the country. The brand is known for its unique blend of Arbol and Pequin peppers combined with various regional spices, resulting in a robust flavor profile that does not overpower the palate. Beyond being a popular condiment, Cholula provides recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks, and drinks, showcasing its versatility in culinary applications. The company is based in Jersey City, New Jersey, and has been operating as a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated since November 2020.

RB Foods

Acquisition in 2017
RB Food has had a long history of delivering great taste through the highest quality, better-for-you ingredients, and has demonstrated almost 20 years of strong growth and profitability.

Enrico Giotti

Acquisition in 2016
Enrico Giotti S.p.A. is a prominent manufacturer based in Scandicci, Italy, specializing in the development and production of natural and organic flavors, aromatic herbal extracts, and concentrated fruit juices. Founded in 1928, the company provides a diverse range of products, including powders, emulsions, and various liquid formats suitable for the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Its offerings cater to multiple applications, enhancing the sensory profiles of beverages, baked goods, health foods, and confectionery items. Enrico Giotti distributes its products across North Africa, Europe, and other international markets, maintaining production facilities in Moscow, Kiev, and Skopje. The company is privately owned and reports annual sales of approximately 53 million euros.

Gourmet Garden

Acquisition in 2016
Botanical Food Company, Pty Ltd, a privately held company based in Australia that manufactures and sells the Gourmet Garden brand of packaged herbs ("Gourmet Garden"). Gourmet Garden is a global market leader in chilled convenient packaged herbs. Annual sales are approximately 70 million Australian dollars ($53 million U.S. dollars) and growing at a double-digit rate. Founded in Australia in 1999, Gourmet Garden has approximately 200 employees and a modern manufacturing facility located in Queensland, Australia.

Stubb's

Acquisition in 2015
Stubb's barbeque sauces ("Stubb's"), a privately held company located in Austin, Texas.

Brand Aromatics

Acquisition in 2015
Brand Aromatics, Inc. is a manufacturer and marketer of savory flavors, seasonings, and culinary bases tailored for various food applications. Established in 1997 and based in Lakewood, New Jersey, the company provides a diverse range of products, including flavors for meat, poultry, seafood, and vegetables, as well as organic options and broth concentrates derived from natural ingredients. Its specialty offerings encompass a variety of flavor profiles such as butter, cheese, and ethnic inspirations, alongside sauces, marinades, and seasoning blends. These products are utilized across numerous food categories, including stocks, soups, snacks, and prepared meals. Brand Aromatics emphasizes innovation through its dedicated Research and Development team, which consists of flavor chemists and food technologists who work to create authentic and reliable flavor systems that enhance culinary experiences. As of March 2015, Brand Aromatics operates as a subsidiary of McCormick & Company.

Drogheria & Alimentari

Acquisition in 2015
Drogheria & Alimentari Spa, founded in 1880 and based in San Piero a Sieve, Italy, specializes in the production and distribution of a wide range of food products. The company offers an extensive selection of spices, aromatic herbs, seasonings, infused oils, extra virgin olive oils, sauces, and pasta products. It also provides various snacks, cookies, and gourmet items. Drogheria & Alimentari is recognized as a leader in the Italian market for spices and herbs, having built strong partnerships with local producers in spice-producing countries to ensure quality control from farming to distribution. The company sells its products through both retail and cash-and-carry channels, featuring its own brand as well as private label offerings. With a modern manufacturing facility and a workforce of over 130 employees, Drogheria & Alimentari has solidified its presence both in Italy and internationally.

Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co., Ltd.

Acquisition in 2012
Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co., Ltd is manufactures and markets the well-known DaQiao and ChuShiLe brand bouillon products.

McCormick Polska

Acquisition in 2011
Marka KAMIS is the best known brand of spices and mustard on the Polish market, it is associated with the highest quality and unique flavor. The company was founded in 1991 and since its inception has earned the trust of consumers. She became the category creator of spices in Poland, putting the innovation and stereotypes in thinking about spices and kulinariach. In September 2011, the company was acquired by McCormick & Company, Inc., the global leader in spices. After this transaction, in July 2012. Company name z Kamis SA changed at McCormick Poland SA Company fully supports the development and success of marek Kamis and Galeo. McCormick Poland SA has Stefanów one of the most modern production plants in the region, has its own Quality Control Laboratories and the Department of Research and Development. Reaching for the Kamis and Galeo products, consumers can be assured of the best and unique taste, because the quality is built into the DNA of McCormick. Systems, processes, and research conducted by the company, are among the most stringent in the industry. This means that test our finished products, and most importantly test components that add to them. McCormick Poland SA provides approximately 300 products to the retail market under the brands Kamis and GALEO, as well as 200 products on the markets of Russia, Ukraine and Romania. GALEO is the second brand of spices offer complementary McCormick Poland SA GALEO offers good quality at an attractive price. GALEO products are dedicated to consumers who like traditional cuisine and appreciate a wide range of GALEO, which currently has 73 products.

Billy Bee Honey Products

Acquisition in 2008
For millennia, honey has been sought after and cultivated for a variety of uses. Humans collecting honey can be confirmed as early as 8000 years ago, evidenced by cave paintings in Spain. It is mentioned in ancient Egyptian texts where it was particularly revered and used as an offering to the gods. In the modern day, it has become a staple of household pantries across the globe — spreading sweetness and adding a bit of joy, from breakfast to dessert. Honey is made by honey bees as a product of foraging for nectar and storing it as food within complex honeycomb structures. Producing honey is a year-round process with warmer climates such as Brazil (leading harvester of organic honey) and Argentina having the ability to harvest without an off-season. Billy Bee honey features a delectable blend of Canadian and Argentinian honey to create the taste you’ve come to know and love. The varietal of flower available to the colony of honey bees impacts the flavour and character of the honey, creating a range of honey available from mild, fruity, buttery, strong — much like wine. Below are some of the types of honey available in various regions‡:

Simply Asia Foods LLC

Acquisition in 2006
Simply Asia Foods, LLC develops, imports, and markets Asian food products. Its products include noodles and soup bowls, meal kits, coconut milk, and various sauces and pastes. It operates Asian restaurants. The company offers its products through gourmet food shops, natural food stores, green grocers, ethnic markets, and grocery stores.

C.M. van Sillevoldt B.V.

Acquisition in 2004
C.M. van Sillevoldt B.V is supplies spices, herbs, rice specialties, dried legumes, and seasonings.

Zatarain's Brands, Inc.

Acquisition in 2003
Zatarain's Brands, Inc is the national brand focused on the unique flavors of New Orleans-style cuisine.

Ducros

Acquisition in 2000
McCORMICK France S.A.S is produces and distributes peppers, herbs, spices, mixes, cooking aids, and dessert aids.

Mojave Foods Corporation

Acquisition in 1991
Mojave Foods is the nation's leading supplier of bagged spices, chile peppers and other specialty products serving the needs of Hispanic consumers from around the world. Mojave Foods was established back in the early 1950's and was acquired by McCormick and Company in 1991. We are proudly part of the McCormick and Company family of brands known worldwide to bring passion to flavor.
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