McCormick & Company Expands Partnership with NCBA CLUSA to Improve Livelihoods of Smallholder Farmers

SPARKS, Md., March 8, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC), a global leader in flavor, announced the expansion of its partnership with the National Cooperative Business Association, CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA).  The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding to bring farmer resiliency and livelihood programs to several new countries including India, Brazil, Sri Lanka and Vietnam among others.  McCormick and NCBA CLUSA have a 30-year relationship which expands processing and export capabilities of local farmers in Indonesia and East Timor. 

"The expansion of our work and long-standing relationship with NCBA CLUSA is a testament to our success in Southeast Asia, and highlights McCormick's commitment to Purpose-Led Performance which guides our efforts to support smallholder farmers in countries where we source," said Michael Okoroafor, Vice President of Global Sustainability and Packaging Innovation for McCormick.

McCormick and NCBA CLUSA will focus on goals that include increased productivity, technology adoption and linking farmers to markets, as well as improved health and nutrition, especially for women and children.  

NCBA CLUSA is the largest and oldest U.S. cooperative trade association with development programs in 19 countries.

About McCormick

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in flavor.  With $4.8 billion in annual sales, the company manufactures, markets and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavorful products to the entire food industry – retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.  Every day, no matter where or what you eat, you can enjoy food flavored by McCormick.  McCormick Brings the Joy of Flavor to Life™.

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Corporate Communications: 
Lori Robinson (410) 527-6004 or lori_robinson@mccormick.com

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