McCormick Acquires FONA International, LLC McCormick Accelerates Flavor Growth and Strengthens its Leadership in Clean and Natural Flavors News provided by Share this article Share this article HUNT VALLEY, Md., Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- McCormick & Company Inc. (NYSE: MKC) (the "Company"), a global leader in flavor, today announced that it has purchased 100% of the shares of FONA International, LLC and certain of its affiliates ("FONA"), a privately held company. FONA is a leading manufacturer of clean and natural flavors providing solutions for a diverse customer base across various applications for the food, beverage and nutritional markets. McCormick has acquired the business for $710 million in cash.