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December 28, 2012

Hillshire plans aggressive frozen breakfast expansion

Hillshire Brands will introduce new products in the frozen breakfast category over the next few years in an effort for the company to become the most innovative meat-centric food company throughout North America.

March 1, 2012

Sara Lee introduces pound cake slices

Sara Lee has introduced its latest dessert that is ideal for personal desserts or on-the-go snacking.

January 6, 2012

Campbell president exits for Sara Lee

Campbell's North America division president Sean Connolly will take the helm at Sara Lee's North American retail and foodservice business, the companies said Friday.

January 4, 2012

Sara Lee acquires Tea Forté

Sara Lee has acquired an ultra-premium tea business based in Massachusetts.

October 21, 2011

BBU to acquire Sara Lee's North American fresh bakery business

Bimbo Bakeries USA announced that its parent company, Grupo Bimbo, will acquire the North American fresh bakery business of Sara Lee.

August 16, 2011

Sara Lee introduces Iron Kids white bread, thin-style buns

Sara Lee has introduced two new breads that offer kids enhanced nutrition, just in time for the back-to-school season.

January 10, 2011

Sara Lee unveils sustainability plan for coffee business

Sara Lee announced that it would boost its coffee business with a five-year sustainable commodity initiative.

January 7, 2011

Report: Sara Lee forges ahead with splitting business

One week after announcing that it would sell off its shoe care business to SC Johnson, Sara Lee is moving ahead with plans to split its business into two units.

January 3, 2011

SC Johnson takes on shoe care

SC Johnson has inked a deal to acquire Sara Lee's global shoe care business, which includes the iconic Kiwi brand.

December 6, 2010

Sara Lee completes sale of beauty, detergent businesses to Unilever

Sara Lee announced on Monday that it has completed the sale of its global body care and European detergents businesses to Unilever for 1.21 billion euro ($1.6 billion).

November 16, 2010

European Commission OKs sale of Sara Lee beauty, detergent businesses to Unilever

The European Commission has approved the sale of Sara Lee's global body care and European...

October 12, 2010

Sara Lee launches mobile site aimed at Hispanic moms

Sara Lee has launched a dual-language mobile site that seeks to encourage Hispanic moms to...

September 8, 2010

Kiwi Shoe Care goes back to basics with new ad campaign

Sara Lee's Kiwi Shoe Care is looking to educate consumers on how to care for...

August 15, 2010

Sara Lee reformulates two popular breads

Sara Lee has removed high fructose corn syrup from two of its Soft & Smooth...