1.   Analysts said the British-based food company could not compete with its larger U.S. rivals, which sold more food brands in the domestic market.

2.   CPC International Inc. said it will spin off its corn-refining operations, shedding a volatile commodity business to focus on its pantry of well-known food brands.

3.   CPC said Wednesday it will spin off the unit, shedding a volatile commodity business to focus on its pantry of well-know food brands.

4.   CPC International Inc. said it will spin off its corn-refining business, shedding a commodity-driven business to focus on its better-known food brands.

5.   Its food brands include Kraft cheeses, Maxwell House coffee, Jell-O and Kool-Aid.

6.   The new assignment, from the Pedigree pet food unit of Mars, is a creative project to help reintroduce the Whiskas cat food brand in Britain.

7.   Under the agreement with Del Monte, Heinz will shed its pet food brands, a soup line, baby foods and its tuna business.

8.   Privately held, Virginia-based Mars makes snack foods and ice cream as well as global pet food brands including Pedigree and Whiskas.

9.   Food industry analysts say the Kraft Foods business is well-run and comprises a very profitable collection of popular food brands.

10.   Heinz has baby food brands in North America, the Pacific Rim, Europe and Latin America.