Grade 3 Virtual Museum Project

Central Elementary School, Wilmette, IL


Nabisco


By: Ryan M.



Best Known For

Oreos, Fig Newtons, Chips Ahoy, Triscuits, Nillas, Ritz Crackers, SnackWells, Handi-Snacks, Cheese Nips,Teddy Grahams, Fun Fruits, Nutter Butters, Animal Crackers, and Biskuits

Where in Illinois

7300 S. Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, IL

History

Nabisco has been in Chicago since 1953. In 1971 it changed its name from National Biscuit Company to Nabisco Inc. Nabisco has been a major corporation since 1898. Nabisco is now owned by Kraft.

Other Interesting Facts

They have the world's largest bakery.
In 1992 Nabisco went to Puerto Rico.
Nabisco produces 320 million pounds of Fig Newtons, Oreo cookies, and
Ritz crackers.
The first product was the Uneeda Biskuit.
Oreo has three names.

Bibliography

"Nabisco Company." http://www.cityofchicago.org/PlanAndDevelop/MadeInChicago/Nabisco.htm

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