McCormick & Company
McCormick & Company is an American multinational corporation that manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, and condiments to retail, commercial, and industrial customers. The company is headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, and operates a global supply chain with manufacturing facilities distributed across several continents.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
France
HQ City
Hunt Valley
Founded
1669
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
NYSE
Tax Domicile
US
Ultimate Parent
McCormick & Company, Incorporated
Data Hosting
US
CLOUD Act Exposure
Yes ⚠️
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
No
Ethical Certifications
Rainforest Alliance, Fair Trade
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1889
Company founding
Willoughby M. McCormick began selling root beer extract in his basement in Baltimore, Maryland.
1915
Incorporation
The business was officially incorporated as McCormick & Company.
2020
Acquisition of Cholula
McCormick acquired the Cholula Hot Sauce brand to expand its condiment portfolio.