McCormick UK

We’ve all tried our favourite Schwartz seasonings, sprinkled over our favourite dishes, mixed into recipes, or used to give a meal that extra burst of flavour. But have you ever wondered who’s behind the flavours? Behind every seasoning on the shelf is a team of people bringing together creativity, consumer insights, product development, marketing and project expertise to turn an idea into something delicious. Meet the people behind our latest range of on-trend Schwartz seasonings and discover the different roles they played in bringing these flavours to life. Because great flavour starts with great people. Nick Day Markus Kassinen Sandrine MORIN NENOT Molly Mitchell

We're proud to be returning as a Partner company for the LEAD Network Europe Conference 2026, and the official sponsor of the Networking Lounge in Dublin. For more than 135 years, McCormick has connected people and cultures through the shared joy of flavor. It's a legacy that lives on in our Purpose, To Make Life More Flavorful, and our Vision, To Be the World's Most Trusted Source of Flavor. This year, we're bringing that same spirit to LEAD Network, championing diverse perspectives and creating space for real connection, growth and belonging across our industry. Join us in the Networking Lounge to spark new ideas and build the relationships that move our industry forward. We can't wait to see you there!

Is hot honey still a trend or has it become a UK staple? 🍯🌶️ In less than three years, hot honey has gone from niche restaurant trend to supermarket shelves and fast-food menus across the UK. We spoke to Elena Clarkson, Senior Consumer Insights Manager at McCormick, to explore what’s driving its staying power and what could come next. Read the full article to find out.

📍 We're showcasing at Booker Foodservice Tradeshow - Stand 19, on Wednesday, 23 September, at the NEC, Birmingham. From the iconic heat of Frank's RedHot® Buffalo fountain to the iconic taste of OLDBAY®, we're bringing McCormick's trusted brands to help inspire your menu. Come visit us Stand 19! Camelia Bentahar Amy Norris Jason Russon Alison Greene

Jason Russon started at McCormick UK five months ago, and despite having been in the foodservice industry for over 30 years, he still found himself impressed with what he saw here. It wasn't simply the size of the business or the strength of the brands. It was watching how collaboratively our teams work, the depth of our culinary expertise, and a company culture that puts the customer first, visibly, at every level. So, in just a matter of months, Jason has already built real relationships with customers and with colleagues across sales, culinary, R&D, and more. Plus, he's started to work on end-user concepts that could take McCormick brands into categories they've never touched before. In Jason's words, he's been surrounded by talented people, innovative thinking, and a real commitment to helping customers grow — making his first few months both rewarding and energizing. Explore careers at careers.mccormick.com

We're hiring. 📣 Based at our EMEA Headquarters in Haddenham, we're looking for a National Account Manager (QSR) to grow our business with new and existing customers. You'll own P&L and KPIs, lead teams, and build strong customer relationships that last. If you've got QSR experience, love winning new business, and know UK grocery, we want to hear from you. Swipe through to see what the role is really about 👉 📍 Haddenham, United Kingdom 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/eme5gA9B

Our Haddenham and Peterborough teams just got a first taste of the newly released Schwartz Rubs of the World, and it did not disappoint. Three new rubs took centre stage: 🌮 Garlic & Lime Mexican 🔥 Sweet & Smoky Texan 🫒 Citrus & Herb Greek To celebrate the launch, Chef Ian Craddock cooked up a range of mouth-watering meals from chicken and halloumi skewers to steak coated in cowboy butter. Employees also participated in a friendly game of trivia! It was a fun, flavour-filled way to celebrate the launch and give our teams a taste of the inspiration behind the range.

Where can an internship at McCormick UK actually lead you? We asked former R&D intern, now full-time Quality Assurance Lab Lead, Lilly Stacey to find out. Lilly's journey stated in 2018 at a University of Reading placement fair. She walked in knowing almost nothing about the food industry but was curious enough to find out. That curiosity landed her a placement in our Product and Process Implementation team in Haddenham, where she did everything from functionality testing in the lab and pilot plant trials, to standing on the factory floor for first production runs. One project from her time as an intern eight years ago still stays with her: working with the product developer of the iconic Moroccan Spiced "Wrap It" seasoning, and watching the flavor come to life from concept to shelf. After finishing university, Lilly returned to McCormick UK in 2021 through our new Quality and R&D graduate programme, where the pull of yearly rotations across different functions was too good to pass up. It gave her something rare: trust to explore, and the opportunity to build knowledge across two functions, instead of specializing early. Nearly five years on, Lilly is now QA Lab Lead, and the two things she says shaped that journey most was curiosity paired with the confidence to ask questions. "Shadow people, ask questions, meet colleagues from different functions," she advises other interns. "It can be difficult to know exactly what you want your future career to look like when you're 19, so it's important to explore different areas and find out what genuinely interests you."

Introducing Frank's Squeeze! Most condiments live on your plate every day. Hot sauce usually only shows up for wings. We wanted to close that gap, and it all started with the bottle, not the flavour. Swipe through for the full story behind the launch of Frank's Squeeze, Sticky & Sweet and Tangy BBQ. Frank's Squeeze is now available on Morrisons online and TikTok Shop (The Flavour Vault). Carly Brown (nèe Kearney) Michelle Baker Lauren Grundy Maria Calugareanu

At London Climate Action Week 2026, one message came through clearly: the future of food must be both healthy and sustainable, with no trade-offs for consumers. McCormick was proud to co-host an executive workshop with Ahold Delhaize titled, "Unlocking Value at the Intersection of Healthy & Sustainable." The session brought together senior sustainability leaders from across food, retail, and consumer goods. They discussed the opportunities and challenges of delivering products that are better for people, better for the planet, and still deliver on the taste, convenience, and value consumers expect. McCormick was represented by Kathy Rostkowski (CSO), Lydia Perez Poole (Director, Global Sustainability), Erika B. (Director, PLP Program), and Duncan Mwendwa (Director, Global Supply Chain Sustainability). Key themes from the discussion included: The need for deeper collaboration across sectors and supply chains. The role of regenerative agriculture in transforming food systems. The growing connection between climate action, health, and consumer choice. The opportunity for businesses to create products that are healthy, sustainable, and delicious. With 71% of consumers viewing healthy, sustainable, and delicious as equally important, and 82% wishing companies would do more to deliver all three, this is not just a sustainability challenge. It is a business opportunity. Thank you to Ahold Delhaize, our event participants, and everyone who contributed to such an open, energizing discussion. We look forward to continuing the conversation and working together to unlock value across the food system. 📸: REGEN HOUSE