Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it hired Sean Connolly as chief executive officer of its North American Retail and Foodservice business effective January 17, 2012.
Sara Lee Corporation, Downers Grove, Ill., said it expects in 2013 to move its North American business headquarters -- with as many as 500 jobs -- to downtown Chicago.
Crain's Chicago Business reported that Kraft Foods Inc. may move some corporate offices from suburban Northfield, Ill., to downtown Chicago following a 2012 spin-off of its North American grocery business.
Ralcorp Holdings, Inc., St. Louis, said it completed its previously announced purchase of Sara Lee Corp.'s North American private brand refrigerated dough business.
Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said CJ Fraleigh, chief executive officer of North America, resigned from the company to pursue other opportunities.
ConAgra Foods, Inc., Omaha, Neb., said that on Thursday, August 11, 2011, it sent a revised proposal to the board of directors of Ralcorp Holdings, Inc. to acquire the company for $94.00 per share in cash.
Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it expects by the end of this year to sell its North American Refrigerated Dough business to Ralcorp Frozen Bakery Products, Inc.
Prepared meat, entrees and bakery foods giant Sara Lee Corp., Downers Grove, Ill., said it hired Maria Henry as chief financial officer of Sara Lee’s North American operations.