In this article we discuss the 5 largest spice companies in the world. If you want to read our detailed analysis of the spice industry, go directly to the 15 Largest Spice Companies in the World.
5. Everest
The brand is owned by the company Everest Food Products Pvt Ltd, which is an Indian manufacturer, distributor and exporter of ground spices and spice mixtures. Everest Food Products is a subsidiary of Everest Industries Limited (NSE: EVERESTIND.NS) The company was established in 1981 by Vadilal Shah and is headquartered in Mumbai, India. Everest has more than 45 different variants of pure spices and spice mixes. The brand distributes its products to over 58 countries around the world, such as Australia, Singapore, Africa, UAE, UK, and the US. The most popular spices of the brand include the Tandoori Chicken Masala, Fish Curry Masala, and dried mango. The reported revenue by the company in 2020 was $176.48 million.
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4. Frontier Co-op
The company, as its name suggests, is a cooperatively owned wholesaler of natural and organic products. Frontier Co-op was established in Norway, Iowa in 1976. The business manufactures, markets, and sells its products throughout Canada and the United States under three brand names, namely Frontier Co-op, Simply Organic and Aura Cacia. The company’s products include spices, culinary herbs, baking flavors, and organic aromatherapy products. Moreover, Frontier Co-op also sells bulk herbs and spices to customers and foodservice businesses. The most popular products by Frontier Co-op include allspice, Zaatar seasoning, and Sumac ground, while oregano and ancho chili powder are the bestsellers of Simply Organic. The reported revenue in 2020 by Frontier Co-op was $179 million.
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3. Sauer Brands
Sauer Brands, Inc., formerly known as The C.F. Sauer Company, was initiated in 1884 as a company that sold flavoring extracts. Several decades and a series of acquisitions expanded the company to the largest producer of extracts and spices in the United States. The C.F. Sauer Company is headquartered in Richmond, VA. Presently, the company sells spices, spice mixes, cooking oils, mayonnaise, margarine, and liquid butter substitutes. Moreover, its products include mayonnaise, mustard, and salad dressings through its variety of brands. To guide its customers and teach them to differentiate between spices, the company also has an essential spice guide on its website. The company made a revenue of $387 million in 2020. The company ranks 3rd in the list of the largest spice companies in the world.
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2. Podravka
Podravka d.d. is a Croatian food company based in the country’s capital, Koprivnica. Founded in 1934, it is presently one of the largest food companies in Southeast Europe. The company produces and distributes many kinds of spices, condiments, soups, jams, and packaged food such as lentils and canned chickpeas. The most widely known spice by Podravka is its Vegeta, a spice mix made of salt, other spices, and dried vegetables, that can be used as an all-purpose seasoning for savory food. Podravka distributes its products to more than 50 countries across the globe, such as Australia, Armenia, Bosnia, Italy, Switzerland, Russia, and the United States. The company reported revenues of $537.4 million in 2020. The company ranks 2nd in the list of the largest spice companies in the world.
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1. McCormick & Company, Incorporated (NYSE: MKC)
The company is a multinational based in the United States; it produces and distributes goods such as spices, seasoning mixes, condiments, and other flavoring products. The company distributes its products to retail customers, food manufacturers, and foodservice businesses such as institutions, restaurants, and industries. McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) is the largest spice company on the basis of revenue, as it generated a revenue of 5.6 billion U.S. dollars in 2020. The company owns a variety of brand names using which it sells its spices, such as McCormick, Zatarain’s, Old Bay Seasoning, Thai Kitchen, Ducros, Mojave Foods, Galeo, Simply Asia, and Drogheria among many others.
The company ranks 1st in the list of the largest spice companies in the world.
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