Oreo
Oreo is an American brand of sandwich cookie made with two cocoa biscuits and a sweet cream filling.
Introduced in 1912 by Nabisco, it is now owned by Mondelēz International and sold in more than 100 countries.
What it is
Oreo is a sandwich cookie with two cocoa biscuits and a sweet cream filling. It was first introduced in the United States in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (later Nabisco). The brand is widely described as the world’s top-selling cookie brand since 2014.
Why it matters
Oreo is a globally recognized snack brand, sold in more than 100 countries. Its ownership by Mondelēz International (since 2012) and its cultural association with the “twist, lick, dunk” ritual make it a significant player in the snack-food market.
Key details
Oreo has expanded beyond the original cookie into many flavours, shapes, and limited-edition releases. In Canada, it is a familiar mass-market snack-food brand. The brand is also known for local flavour variations in different regions.
In short
- Oreo was introduced in 1912 by Nabisco.
- Now owned by Mondelēz International.
- Sold in more than 100 countries.
- Known for the “twist, lick, dunk” ritual.
Oreo is widely sold in Canada and is a familiar mass-market snack-food brand for Canadian consumers.
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Sources
- Mondelēz International — https://www.mondelezinternational.com/Our-Brands/Oreo/Supports: Official brand history, 1912 introduction, sale in more than 100 countries, and the “twist, lick, dunk” branding
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OreoSupports: Brand description, ownership by Mondelēz International, worldwide distribution, and status as a leading cookie brand
- Business Insider — https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-oreo-went-from-knock-off-to-worlds-favorite-2020-8Supports: Context on Oreo’s rise to becoming the world’s most popular cookie and its rivalry-history background