McCormick de Mexico
McCormick de Mexico is the Mexican subsidiary of McCormick & Company, supplying spices, seasonings, and flavor solutions to consumers and foodservice customers across Mexico.
Last updated October 14, 2026
AI crawler reads
No AI crawler has read this profile since Oct 28, 2026.
Overview
McCormick de Mexico is the Mexican operating subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc., the global flavor and spice company headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, United States. As part of McCormick's international consumer and flavor solutions businesses, the Mexican unit markets and distributes a portfolio of spices, herbs, seasoning blends, recipe mixes, sauces, and condiments to retail, foodservice, and industrial customers throughout Mexico. Its product range typically includes well-known McCormick-branded items such as ground spices, whole spices, taco seasoning, chili powder, garlic and onion powders, vanilla, and various regional seasoning blends tailored to Mexican cuisine. The Mexican market is strategically important for McCormick because Mexico is both a major consumer of seasoned foods and a significant source of raw materials such as vanilla, chili peppers, and other spices. McCormick de Mexico operates within the company's Americas consumer segment and works with local retailers, distributors, and food manufacturers. The subsidiary also supports McCormick's industrial flavor business, supplying seasoning systems and flavor solutions to packaged food companies, snack producers, and restaurant chains operating in Mexico. McCormick & Company itself was founded in 1889 by Willoughby M. McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland, and has grown into one of the world's largest spice and flavor companies, with brands including McCormick, French's, Frank's RedHot, Lawry's, and Old Bay. The Mexican subsidiary benefits from this global sourcing network, quality standards, and product development expertise while adapting offerings to local tastes. McCormick de Mexico competes with local spice brands and private-label products in Mexican retail channels, as well as with other international seasoning companies. While specific financial and operational details for the Mexican subsidiary are not publicly broken out by McCormick & Company, the unit is part of the company's broader international growth strategy. Mexico represents a key emerging market where McCormick has invested in distribution, brand building, and manufacturing capabilities to serve both consumer and professional customers.
History
McCormick de Mexico is the Mexican subsidiary of McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in flavor. McCormick & Company was founded in 1889 by Willoughby M. McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland, initially selling root beer extract, flavoring extracts, and fruit syrups door-to-door. Over the 20th century, the company expanded into spices, herbs, and seasonings, becoming one of the largest spice companies in the world. McCormick entered international markets early, establishing operations in Canada, Europe, and Latin America. The Mexican subsidiary was established to serve the growing Mexican market for spices and seasonings, leveraging McCormick's global sourcing and quality systems while adapting products to local culinary traditions. Mexico's cuisine relies heavily on a wide variety of chilies, herbs, and spices, making it a natural market for McCormick's portfolio. The subsidiary operates within McCormick's consumer and flavor solutions segments, distributing branded products through retail channels and supplying industrial customers with custom seasoning blends. McCormick has invested in manufacturing and distribution in Mexico to support both domestic sales and export opportunities. The company's global brand portfolio, including McCormick, Lawry's, and French's, is marketed in Mexico alongside local products. While McCormick & Company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker MKC, the Mexican subsidiary is not separately listed. Specific milestones for the Mexican unit are not widely publicized, but its history is tied to McCormick's broader Latin American expansion and the company's strategy of growing in emerging markets.
McCormick & Company founded in Baltimore, Maryland by Willoughby M. McCormick.
McCormick expands internationally, including into Latin America.
McCormick de Mexico established as a subsidiary to serve the Mexican market.
Products and positioning
Mass-market and foodservice supplier of spices, seasonings, and flavor solutions in Mexico, backed by a global brand and sourcing network.
Ground spices
Whole spices
Seasoning blends
Taco seasoning
Vanilla extract
Sauces and condiments
Recent events
McCormick & Company completes acquisition of additional 25% stake in McCormick de Mexico[3]
McCormick & Company completed the acquisition of an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico from Grupo Herdez for $750 million, bringing its total ownership to 75%. The deal, initially disclosed on August 21, 2025, strengthens McCormick's presence in Mexico and Latin America.
McCormick completes acquisition of additional 25% stake in McCormick de Mexico[4]
Reported:
McCormick & Company completed the acquisition of an additional 25% ownership interest in McCormick de Mexico from Grupo Herdez, increasing its ownership to 75% for a purchase price of $750 million funded through cash on hand and commercial paper.
Sources4 sources
Cite this profile: Cite the canonical profile. /brand-wiki/mccormick-de-mexico · Editorial policy · How profiles are compiled