Mccormick news and trends

McCormick Leverages D2C to Meet Demand for Novelty and Convenience
eCommerce // March 28, 2023

McCormick & Company is using D2C to test flavors that could draw new customers into the fold. On an earnings call with analysts Tuesday (March 28), the flavorings giant said consumers are looking for both novel tastes and quick, easy food options. “We’re launching new...

Food Manufacturers’ Global Price Hikes Set to Slam Small Business Grocers
SMBs // February 08, 2023

Smaller grocers are again caught between consumers and prices as major brands pass on their commodities costs. Shoppers globally are expected to pay even more for branded food items in the coming year as packaged goods production expenses remain high, Reuters reported Wednesday (Feb. 8)....

Mondelēz Says Food Inflation Getting Worse, Not Better
Retail // January 31, 2023

As CPG brands debate whether inflation is easing or intensifying, Mondelēz expects more challenges ahead. Snack and candy giant Mondelēz International, parent company of a wide range of popular brands including Cadbury, Oreo, and Trident spoke to this outlook on a call with analysts Tuesday (Jan....

McCormick Sees Private-Label Trend Reversing as Inflation Slows
Earnings // January 26, 2023

After months of trade-down to private-label groceries, McCormick said shoppers are returning to name brands. The spices and flavorings giant, which brings in more than $6 billion in sales per year and operates in more than 170 countries and territories, noted that, after seeing trade-down...

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Food Manufacturers’ Global Price Hikes Set to Slam Small Business Grocers

February 08, 2023
Smaller grocers are again caught between consumers and prices as major brands pass on their commodities costs. Shoppers globally are expected to pay even more for branded food items in the coming year as packaged goods production expenses remain high, Reuters reported Wednesday (Feb. 8). Manufacturers, in turn, are projected to increase item prices until […]

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McCormick Boosts Sustainability Efforts With IFC, Citi Collaboration

August 03, 2021
International Finance Corp (IFC) is teaming up with McCormick & Company and Citi to advance social and environmental sustainability by offering financial incentives to suppliers. The initiative has already rolled out in Indonesia and Vietnam, and plans are in place to introduce the incentive program to more countries. It gives suppliers the opportunity to get […]