Old Bay Seasoning

Old Bay Seasoning is an iconic American spice blend originally created in 1939. Known for its distinct yellow and blue tin, it was developed by Gustav Brunn, a German immigrant who founded the Baltimore Spice Company in Maryland. The seasoning, which includes a secret blend of herbs and spices like celery salt, black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes, became a staple for seafood dishes in the Chesapeake Bay area.

Today, the brand is owned by McCormick & Company, global leaders in flavor and spices. While the brand has global recognition and its products are exported around the world, the primary manufacturing hub remains in the United States, specifically in the Maryland region where it first originated. The brand has expanded from its classic tin to include of variety of flavors, hot sauces, and rubs, maintaining its status as a foundational flavoring in American coastal cuisine.