May 31/Downers Grover, Ill./Gourmet Retailer -- Sara Lee Corp. wrapped up its acquisition of Aidells Sausage Co., the San Francisco-based premium meats business, on May 27.
“Aidells’ passion for making great-tasting, natural and organic sausages has attracted a loyal consumer following and shaped a truly premium brand,” says CJ Fraleigh, CEO of the Downers Grove, Ill.-based Sara Lee North America. "Adding Aidells’ great products and talented team of employees to our organization will expand Sara Lee’s presence in the premium meats category and help us to drive even greater innovation.”