The Hillshire Brands Co., Chicago, is selling Kitchens of Sara Lee Pty. Ltd. to McCain Foods Pty. Ltd., Ballarat, Australia. The transaction will enable Hillshire Brands to focus on innovation and growth in key categories.
Sara Lee Corp. says Hillshire Brands Co. is the new name for its North American business that will be spun off later this month. Sean Connolly, current CEO of Sara Lee North American Retail & Foodservice will become CEO of Hillshire Brands.