Sara Lee Corp. Opens the Kitchens of Sara Lee
Sara Lee Corp. announces the opening of its new North American innovation campus, The Kitchens of Sara Lee. The 120,000-square-foot research and development center of excellence is located at the company's headquarters in Downers Grove, Ill.
"Our dedication to innovation, and in turn increasing consumer and customer value, has been an integral part of Sara Lee's transformation," says Brenda Barnes, chairman and chief executive officer of Sara Lee Corp. "Now, with The Kitchens of Sara Lee, we are fully equipped to turn consumer insights into products that differentiate us in the marketplace."
The Kitchens of Sara Lee, which began construction in March 2007, houses more than 100 research and development professionals, including chefs, scientists, engineers and packaging designers. This marks the first time the company has had all of its North American food and beverage research and development capabilities under one roof.
"Our dedication to innovation, and in turn increasing consumer and customer value, has been an integral part of Sara Lee's transformation," says Brenda Barnes, chairman and chief executive officer of Sara Lee Corp. "Now, with The Kitchens of Sara Lee, we are fully equipped to turn consumer insights into products that differentiate us in the marketplace."
The Kitchens of Sara Lee, which began construction in March 2007, houses more than 100 research and development professionals, including chefs, scientists, engineers and packaging designers. This marks the first time the company has had all of its North American food and beverage research and development capabilities under one roof.