Who We Are
Who We Are
From the first bite to the last, our flavors are not just tasting; they’re for experiencing.
As a global leader in custom seasoning and spice solutions, Fuchs Gruppe has been partnering with brands to create unforgettable food moments for over 85 years. Our mission is to bring the joy of food to life for consumers around the world, and we deliver on that mission by crafting flavors that inspire, uplift, and excite.
Our Values
Enthusiasm
Empowerment
Leadership
Entrepreneurship
Innovation
Our Legacy
Since 1990, we’ve been part of the worldwide Fuchs Gruppe, the world’s largest privately held seasoning and spice company.
Follow our journey from our humble beginnings as a one-man operation in Germany to our founding in North America as Baltimore Spice Company to where we are today: a global powerhouse and industry leader.
The Baltimore Spice Company was established in downtown Baltimore, MD.
Fuchs Germany is founded. Dieter Fuchs started out with three employees, delivering salt & pepper on his bicycle to local businesses.
Plant in Dissen, Germany is
established.
Now with 8 employees, Fuchs invents decorative spice containers and introduces them to the market.
Fuchs splits into industrial and consumer divisions.
The first Fuchs spice rack debuts in supermarket chains.
Baltimore Spice added the Grand Forks, North Dakota facility where mustard milling operations began.
Fuchs opens facility in France.
Fuchs introduces microencapsulation for proteins.
Steam sterilization is introduced for spices world-wide.
Fuchs acquires Baltimore Spice in the U.S. This includes the Owings Mills, MD and Grand Forks, ND plants.
Fuchs opens plant in Brazil.
Fuchs is established in Shandong, China.
Fuchs acquires the Ostmann Brand, significantly expanding their share of the European market.
Ubena becomes part of Fuchs Gruppe.
Fuchs facility in Romania opens.
Fuchs acquires the Wagner brand.
Wichartz joins the Fuchs Gruppe.
Integration of Kattus brands. Official name change from Baltimore Spice to Fuchs North America.
New corporate headquarters in Dissen, Germany opens.
Wendland Spice is acquired.
Fuchs is established in Italy.
Fuchs North America opens new corporate headquarters in Hampstead, MD.
Fuchs acquires Bart Ingredients.
Facilities
North American Headquarters
In 2016, we opened our state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and North American headquarters in Hampstead, Maryland to accommodate our growth. Spanning over 215,000 square feet, our headquarters features advanced manufacturing technologies, on-site spice milling and sterilization, a sensory lab, and a host of other amenities that have expanded our capacity and capabilities to better accommodate our customers.
North Dakota Manufacturing Facility
In addition to our Hampstead headquarters, we support customers in all parts of North America from our satellite manufacturing facility in Grand Forks, ND, as well as regional warehousing and distribution locations.
Global Fuchs
Wherever you are in the world, Fuchs Gruppe has got you covered. Our worldwide capabilities support local as well as global sourcing, giving you maximum flexibility. We work closely with our affiliates around the world to offer a robust supply chain, comprehensive R&D support, and in-depth trend analysis.
Innovation on a Global Scale
Culivision, our global culinary division, brings together our innovative chefs, trend experts, and research and development teams based in Europe, North America, South America, and Asia to create cutting-edge products with irresistible flavors. We collaborate with brands of all sizes and types to introduce chef-inspired products and menu items that consumers will totally crave.
