Bill Burke says he is not retiring from Burke Corp. He is transitioning.

Fuchs North America has launched a new corporate website.

Cargill has announced the formation of a new business unit, Cargill Specialty Asia.

Kraft Foods Inc. announced its new global snacks company will be named Mondelez International Inc.

The private-equity owners of United Biscuits (UB) have appointed Credit Suisse to separate the U.K. food company's salty snack business from its other operations, according to a person familiar with the matter, in an effort rekindle a failed sale of the company in 2010.

General Mills has acquired Food Should Taste Good, a Massachusetts-based natural snack foods company.

PepsiCo Inc. will try to capture more growth in value and premium snacking segments this year, while boosting marketing behind its mainstream brands like Lays, Doritos, Cheetos and Tostitos, company executives said.

Barry Callebaut signed an agreement to acquire 100% of Mona Lisa Food Products Inc.

Sara Lee's second-quarter earnings fell 44%.

Starbucks Corp. reported its biggest quarterly revenue gain since the recession began, but investors worried after the company issued a modest forecast for the year.