Nabisco
What is nabisco?
Key facts
Nabisco is a U.S. food brand, short for National Biscuit Company, known for cookies, crackers, and snacks. It was formed in 1898 and is now owned by Mondelēz International.
Context
Nabisco is a U.S. food company name, short for National Biscuit Company, best known for cookies, crackers, and snacks. The name is used today as a brand associated with Mondelēz International, and historically it referred to the former National Biscuit Company formed in 1898 [2]. Nabisco was formed in 1898 when the American Biscuit Company merged with the New York Biscuit Company [2]. It introduced Oreo cookies in 1912 and Ritz crackers in 1934 [2]. Ownership changed over time: acquired by R.J. Reynolds in 1985, then sold in 2000 to Philip Morris Companies (later Altria Group), with brands marketed by Kraft [2]. Today, Nabisco is part of Mondelēz International [1].
Documented claims
- Nabisco was formed in 1898 when the American Biscuit Company merged with the New York Biscuit Company. [2]
- Nabisco introduced Oreo cookies in 1912 and Ritz crackers in 1934. [2]
- Nabisco was acquired by R.J. Reynolds in 1985 and became part of RJR Nabisco. [2]
- Nabisco was sold in 2000 to Philip Morris Companies, later Altria Group, Inc., and its brands were thereafter marketed by Kraft. [2]
Questions and answers
Does Nabisco still exist?
Yes, Nabisco exists as a brand under Mondelēz International [1].
What brands does Nabisco own?
Nabisco is known for cookies and crackers, including Oreo and Ritz, though specific brand ownership details are not fully listed in available sources [2].
Is Nabisco in Canada?
Nabisco is a U.S. brand, and its presence in Canada is not specified in the available sources [1].
Sources
- Nabisco Brands, Inc. - Encyclopedia.com — encyclopedia.com (retrieved August 3, 2026)
- Uneeda Business History: the Nabisco Story — americanbusinesshistory.org (retrieved August 3, 2026)