date:Sep 06, 2013
join the existing brands such as Aidells and Gallo.
The group will be led by Sally Grimes, who will assume the role of senior vice president, chief innovation officer and president for Hillshire Brands Gourmet Food.
Hillshire Brands president and CEO Sean Connolly said the acquisition provides the company with an entry point into the dried meat snacks category.
This highly appealing category generates retail sales of more than $2 billion annually and has had 10 percent volume growth over the