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, founded in 1987, is a global leader in developing and manufacturing flavors for prominent food, beverage, nutraceutical, and pharmaceutical companies. Its comprehensive product portfolio spans beverages, confections, grain applications, savory systems, healthcare products, and sweet products. Headquartered on a state-of-the-art campus in Geneva, Illinois, with additional locations worldwide, FONA operates as a subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Incorporated since 2020. Known for its innovative approach, the company has established itself as an independent solution provider within the flavor industry.

Cholula

Acquisition in 2020
Cholula is a privately held producer of Mexican-style hot sauces, known for its unique blend of Arbol and Pequin peppers combined with a variety of regional spices. The company has been crafting its sauces in Mexico since its inception and is named after the oldest inhabited city in the country. Cholula offers a range of flavors, including original, chili lime, green pepper, sweet habanero, and chili garlic, all made from local ingredients. Its signature wooden cap distinguishes its branding and reflects its commitment to quality. Cholula's sauces are designed to complement various dishes, providing a robust flavor without overwhelming heat, making them versatile additions to a wide array of culinary experiences.

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 manufacturer based in Scandicci, Italy, that specializes in developing and producing natural and organic flavors, aromatic herbal extracts, and concentrated fruit juices. Founded in 1928, the company offers a diverse range of products, including powders, emulsions, and various liquid forms of flavors and extracts, catering to the food, pharmaceutical, and nutraceutical industries. Its product lineup serves various applications, enhancing the sensory characteristics of items in categories such as beverages, baked goods, health foods, and confectionery. Enrico Giotti distributes its products across North Africa, Europe, and other international markets, with additional operational facilities in Moscow, Kiev, and Skopje. The company is privately owned and generates annual sales of approximately 53 million Euro.

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 supplier of savory flavors, seasonings, and culinary bases tailored for food applications. Founded 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. Additionally, Brand Aromatics specializes in a variety of flavor products such as butter, cheese, cream, and ethnic flavors, alongside sauces, seasoning blends, and marinades. These offerings cater to numerous applications, including soups, sauces, entrees, snack foods, dairy products, and ready-to-eat meals. The company's dedicated research and development team, comprised of flavor chemists and food technologists, focuses on creating authentic flavor systems that meet the evolving demands of the culinary market.

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. Its offerings include spices, aromatic herbs, seasonings, infused oils, extra virgin olive oils, pasta sauces, and various snacks. The company is recognized as a leader in the Italian market for spices and herbs, and it distinguishes itself by investing directly in spice-producing countries through partnerships and joint ventures with local farmers. This strategy allows for better control over sourcing and quality. Drogheria & Alimentari markets its products both domestically and internationally through retail channels, utilizing its own brand as well as private labels. The company employs over 130 staff at its modern manufacturing facility, contributing to its reputation for quality and innovation in the food industry.

Wuhan Asia-Pacific Condiments Co.

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
McCormick Polska, established in 1991 and formerly known as Kamis SA, is a leading producer and distributor of spices and flavoring products in Poland. Acquired by McCormick & Company in 2011, the company has become synonymous with high quality and unique flavors, primarily under the well-known Kamis brand. Located in Wólka Kosowska, McCormick Polska operates one of the most modern production facilities in the region, equipped with its own Quality Control Laboratories and a Department of Research and Development. It offers a diverse range of approximately 300 products to the retail market, including blends of herbs, dried vegetables, flavored salts, marinades, and sauces. The GALEO brand, which complements the Kamis line, provides quality products at attractive prices, appealing to consumers who enjoy traditional cuisine. With a commitment to quality and innovation, McCormick Polska ensures that its products meet stringent industry standards, earning the trust of consumers both in Poland and in neighboring markets such as Russia, Ukraine, and Romania.

Billy Bee Honey Products

Acquisition in 2008
Billy Bee Honey Products is a Toronto-based producer specializing in a diverse range of honey and honey-infused products. With roots tracing back to ancient practices of honey cultivation, the company offers various types of honey, including white and amber honey, sourced from both Canadian and Argentinian origins. The unique characteristics of honey are influenced by the floral sources available to honey bees, allowing for a spectrum of flavors from mild to strong. In addition to traditional honey offerings, Billy Bee has expanded its product line to include innovative honey-based items such as mustards, sauces, and salad dressings, catering to a wide array of culinary uses. The company emphasizes quality and flavor, making its products a staple in households seeking to enhance their meals with natural sweetness.

Simply Asia Foods

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

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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