MEXICO CITY, Aug 21 (Reuters) - Shares in Mexican food distributor Grupo Herdez HERDEZ.MX shot up 20% on Thursday, on track for their best day ever and triggering a brief trading suspension after McCormick MKC.N said it would raise its stake their joint venture.
They Maryland-based condiments maker had earlier in the day said it would raise its stake to 75% by acquiring 25% more for $750 million as it seeks to expand further in Latin America.