McCormick UK Ltd

McCormick & Company, Inc., founded in Baltimore in 1889, is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, herbs, seasonings and other flavours to the entire food industry. Customers range from retail outlets and food service providers to food manufacturers. McCormick has approximately 7 500 employees in the world and a turn-over of 3.2 billions dollars in 2009.

With Headquarters in Haddenham (UK), the Europe, Middle East and Africa Region (EMEA) is McCormick’s second-largest business, operating in 11 countries and employing 3,500 employees. The business has 6 Divisions; Consumer, Industrial, Operations& Supply Chain, Technical, Finance and HR.

Our customers range from retail outlets and food manufacturers to Foodservice businesses.

The industrial side of our business supplies products to many of the world’s top food manufacturers and food service businesses from locations primarily in North America, Europe and the Asia/Pacific region. Products include seasoning blends, natural spices and herbs, wet flavours, coating systems and compound flavours.

Our consumer business provides spices, herbs, extracts, seasoning blends, sauces, marinades and speciality foods to a variety of retail outlets in nearly 100 countries around the world. In the U.S. leading brands include McCormick®, Lawry’s®, Zatarain’s®, Thai Kitchen®, Simply Asia® and El Guapo®. In Canada, brands are Club House® and Billy Bee®, in the U.K. it is Schwartz® and in France it is Ducros® and Vahine®. In other markets, including Australia and China, the McCormick brand is primarily used.

Culture – Built on foundation of respect

The culture of McCormick is built on “The Power of People,” an expression coined more than 75 years ago. In the early years, the Company sought employees who would take a vested interest in the business and contribute their skills to its growth. In return, those employees would share in the success of the business. That spirit continues to this day.

It’s driven by participation and the value of each employee. Our employees are the most important ingredients for McCormick’s recipe for success. Employees are asked for their input and to take part in the decision-making

The culture of respecting and valuing the employee is also evident in a comprehensive program to develop employees through training and other educational opportunities. Even in challenging times, leadership is guided by our Shared Values and is true to our corporate culture.

Vision

McCormick will be the leading global supplier of value-added flavor solutions. Building on strong brands and innovative products, we will provide superior quality and service to customers and consumers around the world.

Values

For many years, McCormick has enjoyed a culture that celebrates the "Power of People." By supporting fundamental beliefs, we as a company will work to sustain our cherished culture and keep it compatible with the challenging environment in which we do business.

Our shared values are:
Ethical Behavior
Teamwork
High Performance
Innovation
Concern for others
=Success