The deal ends Unilever’s time in the food industry and will create a multibillion-dollar group under the McCormick name.

Delivering salmon, fruits and other perishable foods has become more expensive as the war with Iran pushes up diesel prices.

Profits were up as the fast-food giant focused on price-conscious customers. But the company said it would cut back on financial support for franchisees.

The company’s new C.E.O. said he saw opportunities to fix and grow the food giant — and cut prices for consumers.