JBS SA is betting on a rebound in U.S. meat sales, as a weak dollar makes production in the country as competitive as in emerging markets, reports Bloomberg.
Sara Lee Corp. announced the opening of its state-of-the-art sliced meats manufacturing facility in Kansas City, Kan. The facility, located at 4612 Speaker Road, represents an investment from Sara Lee of over $140 million and is a leader in processing technology.
Sometimes, splitting up is the best move for all involved. In the case of Sara Lee Corp., and its Jan. 28, 2011, announcement that it will split into two separate, publicly traded companies - one focused on the North American foods business and the other focused on the international beverage and bakery business - obviously the result won't be known for years to come.
Innovation, insight and intelligent advertising place Sara Lee Food & Beverage ahead of its corporate transformation goals and poised for continued success.
Two years ago, Brenda Barnes, Sara Lee Corp. chairman/CEO, announced a plan to transform the entire corporation into a focused, integrated consumer-products company.
With 5S, Six Sigma, O.E.E., VSM, HSLM and a host of other programs and terms, one would think that team members at Sara Lee's Claryville plant in Alexandria, Ky., have to carry decoder rings with them at all times.