Who owns Schwartz?
Schwartz is owned by McCormick (the United States, NYSE: MKC).[1]
Key facts
- Current owner
- McCormick & Company, Incorporated verified
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇺🇸 United States, Hunt Valley, Maryland
- Origin
- 🇬🇧 United Kingdom
- Founded
- 1938
- Category
- Food › Condiments, sauces & seasonings › Spices & seasonings
- Parent ticker
- NYSE: MKC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Schwartz
Schwartz is the leading herb and spice brand in the United Kingdom, sold in distinctive small glass jars. McCormick acquired it in 1984, and it occupies the same position in British kitchens that the McCormick brand does in American ones.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Schwartz?
The parent company of Schwartz is McCormick, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.
Is Schwartz British or American?
Schwartz originated in the United Kingdom in 1938, but it is owned today by McCormick, which is headquartered in the United States. So Schwartz is a British-origin brand under American ownership.
Is Schwartz still owned by McCormick?
Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Schwartz is still owned by McCormick. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & 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.
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