Who Invented Oreos?

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.

When did Oreos get invented?

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.

Who made the first Oreo?

The "Oreo Biscuit" was first developed and produced by the National Biscuit Company (today known as Nabisco) in 1912 at its Chelsea, New York City factory in the present-day Chelsea Market complex, located on Ninth Avenue between 15th and 16th Streets.