March 15, 2004 at 3:31 PM EST

McCormick to Webcast Analyst Presentation on March 29, 2004

SPARKS, Md., March 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC) invites interested shareholders, investors and consumers to listen to its presentation to analysts on Monday, March 29, 2004 at 10:15 a.m. Eastern Time. Bob Lawless, Chairman, President & Chief Executive Officer, will be one of several McCormick executives providing an update on the Company's growth strategies.

The presentation will be webcast live at the Company's website http://www.mccormick.com. Click on "Company Information" then "Investor Information." Follow the directions to listen to the discussion and view the presentation slides.

If you are unable to listen to the live webcast, 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. McCormick reported 2003 net sales from continuing operations of $2.3 billion. For more information about McCormick, visit the Company's web site on the Internet at http://www.mccormick.com.

SOURCE  McCormick & Company, Incorporated
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    /CONTACT:  McCormick & Company Corporate Communications, +1-410-771-7310/
    /Web site:  http://www.mccormick.com /
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CO:  McCormick & Company, Incorporated
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