Sara Lee Frozen Bakery Opens New R&D Center, Bolsters Product Innovations
State-of-the-art facility, The Kitchens of Sara Lee, mixes innovation and collaboration at the company's Oakbrook Terrace headquarters
Sara Lee Frozen Bakery celebrates a sweet addition to its recently launched Oakbrook Terrace headquarters with the June 24 opening of a 10,000-square-foot R&D innovation center and test kitchen. The newly constructed Kitchens of Sara Lee facility will focus on the innovation and expansion of new flavors and product lines for America’s Favorite Bakery.
“The Kitchens of Sara Lee is a milestone in our journey to becoming the world’s most beloved bakery,” said Craig Bahner, Chief Executive Officer of Sara Lee Frozen Bakery. “This new collaborative space brings our culinary experts together with our sales and marketing team to accelerate our product innovation, anticipate new trends and create many more irresistible foods for our customers for years to come.”