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Brendan Foley

President, CEO & Chairman, Mccormick

Search every verified Brendan Foley interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Brendan Foley, chairman, president, and CEO of McCormick & Company, discussed the company’s third-quarter 2026 performance during an earnings call on October 1, 2026. He stated that the quarter demonstrated the resilience of the company’s flavor-centered business model, citing strong sales growth, margin expansion, and increased earnings. Foley noted improvement in the Americas consumer business, including shipments and consumption, but also acknowledged softer category unit consumption in areas such as condiments and sauces, attributing some challenges to transitory issues. Foley also addressed a packaging component issue affecting consumer Americas, clarifying that it was not related to commodity availability, raw materials, or demand, but rather a conversion issue. He discussed efforts to strengthen the company’s position in the Mexican aisle, including increased focus on the Cholula brand and rebuilding velocity in the core portfolio, with tactics such as improved retail media and shelf execution. He expressed a positive long-term outlook for the categories in which McCormick operates, including herbs and spices.

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