Yildiz Holding, the owner of Turkish food group Ulker, has announced plans to form a venture with US spice giant McCormick & Co.

The plans, unveiled today (23 September), will see both sides take a 50% stake in the venture.

Ulker is the owner of, among other brands, upmarket chocolate business Godiva.

Officials at McCormick could not be reached for immediate comment.

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