CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 8, 2014-- The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) today announced that its presentation at the Goldman Sachs Staples Summit in New York City will be broadcast live via the Internet at 2:20 CDT on Tuesday, May 13, 2014.

The live webcast can be accessed at www.hillshirebrands.com and will feature Hillshire Brands' President and Chief Executive Officer, Sean Connolly, and Chief Financial Officer, Maria Henry, who will provide an update on the growth and strategic initiatives for the company.

For people who are unable to listen to the webcast live, the presentation will be available the same day at 4:00 p.m. CDT in the Investor Relations section of the Hillshire Brands corporate Web site (www.hillshirebrands.com) through the close of business on Nov. 13, 2014.

About The Hillshire Brands Company

The Hillshire Brands Company (NYSE: HSH) is a leader in branded, convenient foods. The company generated approximately $4 billion in annual sales in fiscal 2013, has more than 9,000 employees, and is based in Chicago. Hillshire Brands' portfolio includes iconic brands such as Jimmy Dean, Ball Park, Hillshire Farm, State Fair, Sara Lee frozen bakery and Chef Pierre pies, as well as artisanal brands Aidells, Gallo Salame and Golden Islandpremium jerky. For more information on the company, please visit www.hillshirebrands.com.

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