OREO

Introduced: 1912

First introduced in the U.S. in 1912, Oreo has become the world’s top selling cookie and is enjoyed in more than 100 countries. In markets around the world, Oreo comes in surprising local flavors, like blueberry and green tea ice cream, and fun shapes and forms. But no matter where in the world you find Oreo, one thing remains right at the heart of milk’s favorite cookie: the iconic “twist, lick, dunk” ritual that brings people together like no other biscuit can!

Quick Facts

100%

Oreo cookies are found in over 100 countries

2 hours

time it takes to make and bake one Oreo cookie

5

The number of times the total amount of Oreo cookies made in a year would circle the Earth

History

First box of Oreos from 1912. Black box with Gold facing front with Oreo logo.

1912

The first Oreo is produced at Chelsea Market bakery, Manhattan, NY, U.S. and sold in in bulk tins.

Oreo sandwich box alternate design from 1921.

1921

The name of Oreo biscuit is changed to Oreo sandwich.

1912

1921

1923

1937

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