You might be surprised to know that the 'Oreo Biscuit' was introduced by the National Biscuit Company – today part of Mondelēz International, the parent company of Nabisco and Cadbury – on 6 March 1912. This means it's a whopping 109 years-old this year.

When did Oreo cookies begin?

Oreo first appeared on the market in 1912

Oreo cookies were first manufactured in 1912 by the National Biscuit Company (Nabisco) and were released as part of a trio of "highest class biscuits" that included Mother Goose Biscuit and Veronese Biscuits, according to Gizmodo.

Who invented Oreos?

Sam Porcello. Samuel J. Porcello (May 23, 1935 – May 12, 2012) was an American food scientist who worked at Nabisco for 34 years. He is particularly noted for his work on the modern Oreo cookie.