Old Bay
Est. 1939
Heritage & History
Gustav Brunn arrived in Baltimore in the late 1930s and founded the Baltimore Spice Company in 1939, producing a blend of 18 herbs and spices.
McCormick acquired Old Bay in 1990. The recipe has remained unchanged.
Made in Hunt Valley, Maryland
Old Bay is produced by McCormick in Hunt Valley, Maryland, within the Baltimore area where Brunn first blended the recipe.
Old Bay's reach has extended beyond seafood to chips, popcorn, beer, and fries.
Old Bay Garlic and Herb Seasoning 2.25 oz
Old Bay
Food & Beverages
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Old Bay made in the USA?
Yes. Old Bay manufactures 10 verified products in Hunt Valley, Maryland. Old Bay Seasoning was created in 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland by Gustav Brunn, a German-Jewish immigrant who fled Nazi Germany.
Where is Old Bay manufactured?
Old Bay is headquartered in Hunt Valley, MD. Manufacturing takes place in Hunt Valley, Maryland.
What Old Bay products can I buy?
We carry 10 verified Old Bay products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Old Bay founded?
Old Bay was founded in 1939. Old Bay Seasoning was created in 1939 in Baltimore, Maryland by Gustav Brunn, a German-Jewish immigrant who fled Nazi Germany.
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