McCormick Flavor Solutions

Flavor focused since 1889

Exceptional Flavor. Exceptional Experience.

Strengthen your brand and delight your consumers. McCormick Flavor Solutions flavors every bite and sip, helping brands like you create memorable flavor experiences.

Why Us?

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Global Leader in Flavor 100% taste focused

End-to-end flavor partner From concept to commercialization

All-access expertise Cross-functional expert support

Best-in-class taste

Customized solutions for your consumer products

Bakery items such as muffins and cookies, also desserts such as candies, chocolate, and flavoring like cinnamon.

Bakery & Desserts

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Bars & Cereal

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Beverage

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Confections

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Consumer Health

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Frozen Desserts

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Nutrition & Functional Beverages

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Savory

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Snacks

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Pet Care

Flavoring what’s now, and what’s next

Here's how we do it — and why our customers come to us over and over again.

Explore what matters most

Create a customized plan

Deploy our experts

Meet consumer expectations

100% Flavor, focused on you

Flavor is what wins over consumers. Period. For unmatched capabilities and technical expertise in flavor creation, consumer insights, proprietary flavor technology, and a 100% flavor focus, there’s only one answer.

Why Us?

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Unlock the Future of Flavor

We track and openly share what you need to know, right now.

Explore Trends & Insights

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A proven track record of success

From clean label to reformulation, we move you forward.

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Flavor knowledge gap? We’ve got you covered.

Noncommercial flavor education to help you succeed in your day-to-day.

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Flavor 101

Class Topics Defining flavor What is flavor? Learn how flavor is influenced by ...

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Functional Beverage Flavor 201

Class Topics Anatomy of Innovation We’ll talk through three key considerations ...

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Flavor 101 Hits the Road

Class Topics Defining flavor What is flavor? Learn how flavor is influenced by ...

Flavor University® Podcast

Tune in to where taste begins

Our Flavor University® Podcast takes you behind the scenes to where taste begins, here, at McCormick Flavor Solutions. Listen as flavor professionals talk about the how, what, and why behind the flavors in each sip and bite.

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10 Things You Should Know: January Edition

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10 Things You Should Know: February Edition

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10 Things You Should Know: December Edition

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2026

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Black Currant brings indulgence, intention and tradition to life with a unique balance of fruity, earthy, floral, and herbal notes that foodies are increasingly seeking out.

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Flavor of the Year

Black Currant

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Flavor solutions that deliver

We’ll tackle your most challenging flavor needs and deliver solutions that elevate your product. Count on a proprietary suite of technologies you won’t find anywhere else.

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Savory

As a leader in spices, herbs, and seasonings, we’ll help you achieve authentic, savory taste.

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Heat

Whatever the spicy or sensorial experience, our experts know how to heat things up.

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Sweet Brown

Expertise from replicating baking processes through reaction flavors to global sourcing expertise in vanilla.

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Citrus & Fruit

Citrus tastes your consumers love from the familiar to the exotic.

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Your flavor story starts here

Creating a product isn’t easy. You need to meet your consumers’ taste expectations, label requirements, and so much more. Let’s work together to bring your vision to life.

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