1.   In February, biscuit maker Arnotts removed stock from the shelves after an extortion attempt, although no arrests have yet been made.

2.   Take biscuit maker Britannia, which recently launched six new products in quick succession.

3.   The companies include a biscuit maker in China and dairy products producers in Argentina and Eastern Europe.

4.   RJR Nabisco Holdings Corp. said Tuesday it is buying all the assets and brand names of Brazilian biscuit maker Companhia Produtos Pilar.