US spice maker McCormick & Co has announced that it has completed the sale of its packaging business to the Kerr Group for US$142.5m.

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Kerr paid $132.5m in cash for the business and will pay the remainder over five years, based on certain performance objectives.

McCormick said it has also entered into a multiyear supply agreement with packaging firm Kerr, reported the Associated Press.

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