Investors have high expectations for the third quarter earnings results that McCormick & Company (NYSE: MKC) will announce before the market opens on Thursday, Sept. 27. The spice and flavorings giant recently integrated $600 million of new, more profitable sales from a major franchise acquisition. Those acquired gains are combining with steady growth in its core portfolio to supercharge revenue and earnings growth.With that bigger picture in mind, let's look at what McCormick might reveal in its upcoming earnings report.Image source: Getty Images.Continue reading