A. Schilling & Company
| Company type | Private (before acquisition) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Food products |
| Founded | 1881 in San Francisco, California, United States |
| Founder | August Schilling, George F. Volkmann |
| Fate | Acquired by McCormick & Company in 1947 |
| Headquarters | San Francisco , United States |
| Products | Coffee, tea, baking powder, spices, extracts, and other food products |
| Parent | McCormick & Company (from 1947) |
A. Schilling & Company was an American enterprise specializing in food products, established in 1881 in San Francisco, California, by German immigrants August Schilling and George F. Volkmann. The firm manufactured coffee, tea, baking powder, spices, extracts, and various other items distributed to grocery retailers.
The company maintained production facilities in San Francisco, including a plant constructed in 1903 at the intersection of Second and Folsom Streets. This facility was devastated by the 1906 San Francisco earthquake, leaving only portions of the brick walls standing. Reconstruction required approximately one year; during this period, products were processed at alternative locations and then transported to San Francisco for distribution. This site continued to serve as the manufacturing hub until 1967, when operations were relocated to Schilling Place in Salinas, California.
In 1947, A. Schilling & Company was acquired by Baltimore-based McCormick & Company. This purchase enabled McCormick to broaden its distribution network nationwide. The merged brand operated under the name "McCormick/Schilling" until the 1990s, after which it reverted to "McCormick." Despite the acquisition, Schilling functioned as a San Francisco-based division.
From November 1991 through February 1992, McCormick/Schilling organized a recipe competition that required participants to incorporate at least two spices, seasonings, or extracts—excluding salt and pepper—in their entries.