November 28/Downers Grove, Ill./Crain's Chicago Business -- Sara Lee Corp. plans a major image upgrade of its meat brands when the company splits its North American retail unit from its international coffee business next year, according to a report.
The Downers Grove-based food company intends to remake its Hillshire Farm lunchmeats and launch two premium deli brands around the notion of handcrafted farming, curing and butchering practices.