January 10/Minneapolis/Airline Industry Information -- Manufacturer and marketer of spices, seasonings, specialty foods and flavorings McCormick and Company Inc. promoted Rick Morse and Ed Landry to new positions in its U.S. Consumer Products Division (USCPD).

The company expects to align its organizational strategy and leverage its customers capabilities both in the U.S. and worldwide.

Most recently vice president of U.S. Consumer Sales since 2004, Morse became vice president of Global Customers USCPD and will be responsible for sales initiatives in the U.S. as they expand internationally.

Vice president of Strategic Business earlier, Landry will take over as vice president of Sales USCPD as head of customer teams and broker partners for growing the business with retail grocery customers. He joined McCormick in 2006.

Both men will report to USCPD president Ken Stickevers.

From the January 24, 2011, Prepared Foods E-dition