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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

Oreo Way

name of the street in New York City named after our beloved cookie where the first Oreo cookie was made

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.

Oreo sandwich ad from 1923 "Chocolate flavored wafers with creamy lemon or vanilla flavored filling"

1923

The first advertisement showing “the twist” appears on trolley cars

Oreo creme sandwich box from 1937.

1937

The name “Oreo Sandwich” is changed to “Oreo Crème Sandwich.”

Double stuf Oreo cookie box from 1974

1974

Oreo Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich cookies are introduced in the U.S.

White fudge Oreo cookie box from 1990

1990

White Fudge Covered Oreo cookies are introduced as holiday seasonal product in U.S.

Multiple Oreo packages from different countries. One in Chinese with a green tea flavour. One with a mocha flavour.

1993

Oreo cookies are now sold in 30 countries worldwide.

2 packages of Oreo cookies in Chinese.

2006

Oreo becomes China’s #1 selling biscuit.

Oreo's 100th birthday design with an opened Oreo cookie stating "Celebrate the kid inside"

2012

Oreo celebrates its 100th birthday and asks the world to celebrate the kid inside.

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Additional Resources

Oreo.com
Oreo factsheet