The Sparks-based company said that the Federal Trade Commission had granted conditional approval for it to buy Lawry's from Conopco Inc., an indirect subsidiary of Unilever. McCormick announced the deal in November.
An FTC spokesman said the agency was concerned that McCormick would control too much of the $100 million seasoned salt segment if it were to keep Season-All in addition to Lawry's Seasoned Salt. Seasoned salts blend salt with various herbs and spices.