Who owns Lawry's?
Lawry's is owned by McCormick (the United States, NYSE: MKC), which has owned the brand since 31 July 2008.[1] Before McCormick, Lawry's was owned by Unilever from 2000 to 2008.[2]
Key facts
- Current owner
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated verified
- Owned since
- Previous owner
- Unilever (2000–2008)
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hunt Valley, Maryland
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States, Los Angeles, California
- Founded
- 1938
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Spices & seasonings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: MKC
- Last verified
- · 2 sources
About Lawry's
Lawry's seasoned salt was developed in 1938 for a Beverly Hills prime rib restaurant and sold to customers who kept asking for it. McCormick acquired the brand from Unilever in 2008 for $605 million.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Lawry's?
The parent company of Lawry's is McCormick, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Lawry's American?
Yes. Lawry's originated in the United States in 1938 and its owner, McCormick, is also headquartered in the United States.
Since when has McCormick owned Lawry's?
McCormick has owned Lawry's since 31 July 2008.
Who owned Lawry's before McCormick?
Before McCormick, Lawry's was owned by Unilever from 2000 until 2008.
Is Lawry's still owned by McCormick?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Lawry's is still owned by McCormick. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (2) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] McCormick & Company, Incorporated Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-01-22 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 22 January 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.
- [2] McCormick & Company Annual Report on Form 10-K — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K; retrieved 6 September 2026.
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