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Oreo

Oreo is an American brand of sandwich cookie made with two cocoa biscuits and a sweet cream filling.

Updated July 27, 20261 min readCited sources

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.
Canadian angle

Oreo is widely sold in Canada and is a familiar mass-market snack-food brand for Canadian consumers.

Quick questions

What is Oreo?
Oreo is a sandwich cookie brand made from two cocoa biscuits with a sweet cream filling.
When was Oreo introduced?
Oreo was introduced in 1912 in the United States.
Who owns Oreo?
Oreo is owned by Mondelēz International.

Sources

  1. Mondelēz Internationalhttps://www.mondelezinternational.com/Our-Brands/Oreo/
    Supports: Official brand history, 1912 introduction, sale in more than 100 countries, and the “twist, lick, dunk” branding
  2. Wikipediahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oreo
    Supports: Brand description, ownership by Mondelēz International, worldwide distribution, and status as a leading cookie brand
  3. Business Insiderhttps://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-oreo-went-from-knock-off-to-worlds-favorite-2020-8
    Supports: Context on Oreo’s rise to becoming the world’s most popular cookie and its rivalry-history background