McCormick in Talks to Buy Sauer Brands for Over $1 Billion

There’s been quite a bit of consolidation up and down the value stream of the barbecue industry this year. We’ve seen Weber and Blackstone announce a business combination, retailers merging, and even action in consumables like rubs and sauces.

That trend continued this week with Bloomberg reporting that massive sauce and seasoning company McCormick & Company is in talks to buy Sauer Brands Inc. for over $1 billion. Sauer’s most known brand is Duke’s mayo, but their rubs and seasonings for grilling are also popular.