21.   The bad news for Anheuser-Busch is good news for Frito-Lay, which dominates the salty snack industry and is growing fast.

22.   The company also plans to increase the use of its olestra fat subsitute now used only in salty snacks such as Pringles potato chips.

23.   The company has asked the FDA for approval to extend the salty snack category to microwave popcorn.

24.   The deal also gives Coke access to a brand of salty snacks.

25.   The company also plans to increase the use of its olestra fat substitute now used only in salty snacks such as Pringles potato chips.

26.   The food was prepared with olestra, the controversial fat substitute approved last year by the Food and Drug Administration only for use in salty snack foods.

27.   The Frito-Lay snack division of Pepsico Inc. also said it would test salty snacks made with Olean.

28.   The only products that contain olestra are salty snack foods such as corn or potato chips, mainly in light, reduced-fat or fat-free versions.

29.   The results were announced on national television in midafternoon during a show sponsored by a salty snack food.

30.   The transactions are part of an expansion strategy by Purchase, New York-based PepsiCo for its salty snacks and soft drinks, particularly in international markets.