May 15, 2020 CFSI Staff

CEO of spice maker McCormick says demand still strong in China as home cooking remains popular

China, where the Covid-19 outbreak originated late last year, is about “maybe two or three months ahead” of the U.S. in experiencing the public health crisis, Kurzius said.His comments may offer insight into U.S. consumer spending as states move to reopen parts of their economy, particularly as restaurants are allowed to welcome back dine-in customers.

“A lot of people are really learning how to cook right now,” said Kurzius, who also is the company’s chairman and president. He said McCormick taco mix has seen spiked demand, with sales up triple digits, and products for baking also have been popular…

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