McCormick and Company
American food company and the world's largest spice and flavoring manufacturer, owning McCormick spices, French's mustard, Frank's RedHot, and Cholula, and acquiring Unilever's food division including Hellmann's and Knorr in 2026.
Company Type
public
Founded
1889
Headquarters
Hunt Valley, Maryland, USA
Stock
NYSE: MKC
Revenue
$6.7B (FY2025)
Employees
~14,000
Primary Market
Global
About McCormick and Company
French's mustard is owned by McCormick and Company, which acquired it along with Frank's RedHot when it purchased Reckitt Benckiser's food division for $4.2 billion in 2017.
Frank's RedHot is owned by McCormick and Company, acquired from Reckitt Benckiser in 2017. Frank's RedHot is the leading hot sauce brand in the United States by retail value.
Yes. McCormick and Unilever announced on March 31, 2026, that McCormick will acquire Unilever's entire food business, including Hellmann's mayonnaise, Knorr, and other food brands, in a transaction valued at approximately $44.8 billion. The deal is expected to close by mid-2027 pending regulatory approval.
Yes. McCormick and Company trades on the New York Stock Exchange under ticker MKC. The company also has a non-voting share class listed as MKC/V.
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Sources & Further Reading
- McCormick Annual Report FY2025
- New York Times: McCormick-Unilever deal, March 31, 2026
- Axios: Unilever to sell food business to McCormick
- Who Owns the Condiment and Sauce Market — /blog/who-owns-the-condiment-and-sauce-market
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Who Owns the Condiment and Sauce Market
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