McCormick Provides Overview of Growth Strategies and Outlook

SPARKS, Md., April 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Today, McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) is hosting an investor conference in New York to discuss the Company's growth initiatives that are expected to drive strong financial results beyond 2008. Bob Lawless, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, will be one of several McCormick executives providing the overview.

The Company will highlight major growth initiatives including innovation, revitalization of core brands and acquisitions. Also discussed will be sustainable supply chain management and margin improvement, as well as the Company's three-prong approach in emerging markets. Upon completion of a three-year restructuring program at McCormick in 2008, the Company expects its growth strategies to lead to increased sales, improved gross profit margin and higher earnings per share.

Commented Bob Lawless, "We firmly believe that the characteristics of our business ... a leading market position, an experienced leadership team and motivated employees, and a sustainable and effective growth strategy ... put us in a position to achieve excellent financial results and deliver superior shareholder return."

Live Webcast

As previously announced, McCormick will have a live webcast of the investor conference beginning today at 1:00 p.m. ET. Go to http://ir.mccormick.com and follow directions to listen to the presentation and access the accompanying presentation materials. At this same location, a replay of the presentation will be available following the event. Past press releases and additional information can be found at this address.

Forward-looking Information

Certain information contained in this release, including expected trends in net sales and earnings performance, are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward- looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions and involve risks and uncertainties that could be materially affected by external factors such as: actions of competitors, customer relationships, ability to realize expected cost savings and margin improvements, market acceptance of new products, actual amount and timing of special charge items, removal and disposal costs, final negotiations of third-party contracts, the impact of the stock market conditions on its share repurchase program, fluctuations in the cost and availability of supply chain resources and global economic conditions, including interest and currency rate fluctuations, and inflation rates. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise publicly, any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

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 manufacturers as well as to retail outlets. McCormick reported 2006 net sales of $2.7 billion. For more information about McCormick, visit the Company's web site on the Internet at http://www.mccormick.com

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CONTACT:
Joyce Brooks
Assistant Treasurer
+1-410-771-7244

John McCormick
V.P. Corporate Communications
+1-410-771-7110
both of McCormick & Company, Incorporated