Oreo: Little Known Facts | Mondelēz International, Inc. (2024)

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We have factories that make Oreo cookies in 18 countries all over the world. These factories help produce 40 billion cookies every year. If stacked together, these cookies would circle the earth five times!

Upset with the Chicago-based company's efforts to diminish his brand's presence in the competitive cookie aisle, he filed an official complaint with the Federal Trade Commission in 2018 seeking $800 million in damages. Kassoff said he has yet to hear back from the agency.

Etymology. The origin of the name "Oreo" is unknown, but there are many hypotheses, including derivations from the French word or, meaning "gold", or from the Greek word ωραίο (oreo) meaning "nice" or "attractive". Others believe that the cookie was named Oreo simply because the name was short and easy to pronounce.

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.

The Process Is Precise. Making Oreos takes food science to a whole different level. Each cookie is 71% cookie, 29% creme, and takes exactly 59 minutes to make from start to finish.

In cases where a dog has eaten one Oreo, it is likely they will experience little to no issues (such as a mild stomach upset). Pets who have eaten a few Oreos or are exhibiting mild signs of chocolate poisoning are more likely to experience stomach upset or restlessness, but overall have an excellent prognosis.

Nabisco, the maker of Oreo (and a subsidiary of Mondelez Inc.), commands nearly 40% of the cookie market. Hydrox, meanwhile, was discontinued in 2003. It came back in 2015 thanks to Leaf Brands, a San Diego-based company that specializes in reheated nostalgia.

Pokemon Mew Oreo Cookie - Ultra Rare.

Oreo was created in 1912 as an imitation of Hydrox. Oreo eventually surpassed Hydrox in popularity, which resulted in the Hydrox cookies being perceived by many as an Oreo off-brand, despite the opposite being the case.

The famous “Twist, Lick, Dunk” slogan is a simple yet memorable message that helped spread brand awareness. Another tactic used by Oreo is to tap into nostalgia by using images and messages that evoke childhood memories.

What is the Lady Gaga Oreo? ›

Lady Gaga teamed up with America's favorite cookie to create a new music-inspired Oreo that will help spread musical messages of kindness. The two cultural iconics concocted these one-of-a-kind pink Chromatica Oreos with green creme filling inspired by her feel-good dance album, "Chromatica."

Since 1972, the primary color of the Oreo logo has been different shades of blue and white. Blue is a common color used to represent friendliness. An Oreo cookie is easily shareable by twisting the cookie top off and dividing the signature biscuit into two.

Its rival Oreo would become the definitive creme-cookie sandwich, while Hydrox would languish in obscurity, eventually being discontinued until revived, discontinued again, and brought back. Hydrox isn't a causality of any major misstep; it simply lost out in the cutthroat world of snacks.

They called their creation Hydrox. It was America's first chocolate sandwich cookie. Most people think of Oreos as a key ingredient in Cookies and Cream ice cream, but many ice cream parlors used to use Hydrox.

The Oreo brand has been owned by Mondelez International since 2012. According to Mondelez, it takes two hours to make and bake one Oreo cookie.

Mondelez International has a market cap or net worth of $88.61 billion as of June 20, 2024. Its market cap has decreased by -10.64% in one year.

Oreo's success hinges on their ability to adapt their product, marketing, and social media presence to each market's unique cultural landscape.

On this day in 1912, Oreo cookies were first developed and produced by Nabisco in New York City. It's time to celebrate the iconic crunchy chocolate sandwich cookie with the sweet vanilla cream filling that Americans have enjoyed for over one hundred years. March 6th is National Oreo Cookie Day!