McCormick and Its Employees Donating to Haitian Recovery Effort

SPARKS, Md., Jan 18, 2010 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE:MKC) is making a donation to the Haitian relief effort and conducting an employee donation program for McCormick employees who want to contribute to the humanitarian effort taking place on the devastated island struck by an earthquake on January 12.

The corporate donation of $50,000 will be combined with donations made by employee contributions in the United States. McCormick will then match those employee contributions. There are approximately 3,200 McCormick employees at a number of manufacturing facilities and offices throughout the United States. All McCormick funds raised will be contributed through the American Red Cross of Central Maryland.

"What has happened in Haiti is a tragedy of catastrophic proportions," said Alan Wilson, Chairman, President and CEO of McCormick. "It is heartening to see the response to assist the Haitians from people worldwide. McCormick and our employees are gratified to be part of the effort."

"It's clear from news reports, the people of Haiti have a very long road ahead of them," said Lori Robinson, VP-Marketing for McCormick's consumer division and a member of the Board of Directors of the American Red Cross of Central Maryland. "Partnering with the American Red Cross will help us get the needed funds to those impacted as soon as possible."

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McCormick & Company, Incorporated is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors to the entire food industry - retail outlets, food manufacturers and foodservice businesses.

For more information on making a donation to Haitian relief, visit www.redcross.org.

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