date:Apr 03, 2013
vation in spices and seasonings, recipe mixes and regional leaders such as Zatarains in the United States and Vahine in France.
Operating income in the Consumer Business unit totaled $87.7 million in the first quarter, up 8% from $81.4 million in the same period a year ago. Net sales rose to $569.8 million from $534.2 million.
Consumer sales in the Americas rose 7%, with minimal impact from foreign currency exchange, McCormick said. This increase was mainly driven by volume and product mix, wi