date:Apr 03, 2013
th pricing actions adding 1%. Initiatives driving this unit growth included consumer marketing, promotional activity and in-store merchandising for spices, herbs and seasonings in both the U.S. and Canada. In addition, product innovation led to an increase in sales of recipe mixes, as well as Grill Mates, Zatarains and Simply Asia brand products.
Even as the Consumer Business unit flourished, McCormick said its Industrial Business struggled during the quarter. Operating income for the division