Background:

• AVT McCormick (AVT.McC) is a USD 10 mio. joint-venture between AV.Thomas group of Madras and McCormick Inc of the USA.

• From their operation in Cochin, AVT.McC export to multinational customers across 5 continents.

• AVT.McC focus on high quality spices in whole,  ground and blended forms. Their specialty is steam sterilised spice but they can also offer natural spices produced on a parallel processing line.  

• AVT.McC have an annual capacity of 14,000 mt. of processed spices.

• Black & White Pepper: whole, cracked & ground.  Extra-fine grind also available. Defined origin available.
• Red chilli peppers: whole, minced & granulated with field to fork traceability
• Turmeric, Madras / Alleppy: cut, ground and sifted.  Extra-fine grind also available.
• Ginger: Cut & ground.
• Seed spices: Whole & ground: Celery, Fenugreek, Fennel, Cumin, Coriander, Allspice, Aniseed, Star anise, 
• Tropical spices, Clove, Nutmeg, Mace, Cinnamon, Cassia, 
• Roasted spices : Coriander, Cumin, Turmeric
• Spice & curry blends

• Raw material control and traceability by preferred vendor and contract growing policies.
• Low microbiological counts through natural steam-sterilisation process.
• Standardised colour for turmeric products; standardised colour and heat in red chilli pepper products.
• Standardised bulk density for spice bottling applications.
• Certification for absence of illegal dyes with the possibility of accredited 3rd party analysis at source.
• Active aflatoxin and pesticide residue policies and controls.
• Packaging options from Big Bags to 25kg.  Cartons, drums or sacks.

• Seasonings:  Supplies either direct to end users or to seasoning houses.
• Packing:  Supplies to spice and seasoning repackers.
• Coating Systems : For seasoning and colour addition.
• Sauces:  For colour and flavour provision and control.

• They are also certified to produce Kosher & Halal products.
• BRC Global Food Standard, Grade A
• AIB Superior
• ISO 9001
• Certified HACCP
• Internal Labs certified to EN 17025  lab standard