February 7, 2001 at 9:18 AM EST

McCormick & Co. to Make Presentation at CAGNY Conference

SPARKS, Md., Feb. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) announced today that it will make a presentation at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York 2001 Food, Beverage and Tobacco conference at 5:15 p.m. EST, on February 21, 2001, in Naples, FL. Representing McCormick will be Bob Lawless, Chairman, President & CEO and Fran Contino, Executive Vice President & CFO. The presentation and question and answer session will be web cast live via the McCormick & Co. corporate web site www.mccormick.com.

What: McCormick & Co. presentation at CAGNY conference

When: Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at 5:15 p.m. EST

Where: www.mccormick.com

How: Live over the Internet -- Log onto the web at
http://www.mccormick.com
Click on "Investor Services," and follow the directions to listen
to the call.

If you are unable to listen to the live web cast, the presentation will be archived on the web site http://www.mccormick.com

About McCormick & Company, Incorporated

McCormick & Company, Incorporated is the global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, seasonings and flavors to the entire food industry -- to foodservice and food processing businesses as well as to retail outlets. In addition, the packaging group manufactures and markets specialty plastic bottles and tubes for personal care and other industries. SOURCE McCormick & Company, Incorporated

CONTACT: McCormick Corporate Communications, 410-771-7310/