Oreo is a Mondelēz International brand; its Richmond, Virginia bakery is a documented Oreo production site, separate from the nearby third-party distribution operation. [1][2][3]

Who makes Oreo?

Owner
Mondelēz International’s company releases identify Oreo among its snack brands. A retailer or logistics company handling Oreo is not thereby the owner of the trademark. [1][2]
Made by
Mondelēz’s Richmond biscuit bakery makes Oreo and other snacks. Kenco Logistics operates the separate Virginia distribution center described in the December 2022 release; that is a logistics role, not cookie manufacturing. [1][2]
Made in
The October 2023 anniversary release names the Richmond bakery and its Oreo production. This confirms a US factory, not the country or plant for every Oreo flavor and market. [1]

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Oreo supply chain map

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Oreo

Oreo is a Mondelēz International brand; its Richmond, Virginia bakery is a documented Oreo production site, separate from the nearby third-party distribution operation.

Evidence: [1][2][3]

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  • Oreo (Brand): Oreo is a Mondelēz International brand; its Richmond, Virginia bakery is a documented Oreo production site, separate from the nearby third-party distribution operation. [1][2][3]
  • Oreo → Mondelēz International, Inc. (Owner): Mondelēz International’s company releases identify Oreo among its snack brands. A retailer or logistics company handling Oreo is not thereby the owner of the trademark. [1][2]
  • Mondelēz International, Inc. → Manufacturing and sourcing (Manufacturer): Mondelēz’s Richmond biscuit bakery makes Oreo and other snacks. Kenco Logistics operates the separate Virginia distribution center described in the December 2022 release; that is a logistics role, not cookie manufacturing. [1][2]
  • Manufacturing and sourcing → Richmond, Virginia (Factory): The October 2023 anniversary release names the Richmond bakery and its Oreo production. This confirms a US factory, not the country or plant for every Oreo flavor and market. [1]

Who owns Oreo?

Mondelēz International’s company releases identify Oreo among its snack brands. A retailer or logistics company handling Oreo is not thereby the owner of the trademark. [1][2]

Who actually makes Oreo products?

Mondelēz’s Richmond biscuit bakery makes Oreo and other snacks. Kenco Logistics operates the separate Virginia distribution center described in the December 2022 release; that is a logistics role, not cookie manufacturing. [1][2]

Where are Oreo products made?

The October 2023 anniversary release names the Richmond bakery and its Oreo production. This confirms a US factory, not the country or plant for every Oreo flavor and market. [1]

Is Oreo made in China or the USA?

Some Oreos are documented as made in the USA at Richmond. The selected records do not give a complete current US/China/global production split; the package and market matter. [1]

Same factory, different label

The Richmond release also names Chips Ahoy!, Nilla Wafers, Ritz and Wheat Thins at the bakery. Shared production location does not mean those products have Oreo’s recipe, allergens or specifications. [1]

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Ownership timeline

  1. 1973: The Richmond biscuit bakery opened. [1]
  2. 2022-12-06: Mondelēz celebrated its new nearby distribution center, operated by Kenco. [2]
  3. 2023-10-14: The company marked 50 years of Richmond biscuit production. [1]

Frequently asked questions

4 questions about this supply chain, answered from the records above.

Where are oreo made?

The October 2023 anniversary release names the Richmond bakery and its Oreo production. This confirms a US factory, not the country or plant for every Oreo flavor and market.[1]

Who makes oreo?

Mondelēz’s Richmond biscuit bakery makes Oreo and other snacks. Kenco Logistics operates the separate Virginia distribution center described in the December 2022 release; that is a logistics role, not cookie manufacturing.[1][2]

Who owns oreo?

Mondelēz International’s company releases identify Oreo among its snack brands. A retailer or logistics company handling Oreo is not thereby the owner of the trademark.[1][2]

Who owns oreo and chips ahoy?

The Richmond release also names Chips Ahoy!, Nilla Wafers, Ritz and Wheat Thins at the bakery. Shared production location does not mean those products have Oreo’s recipe, allergens or specifications.[1]

Sources and scope

Year-only source dates denote the report’s coverage year. Dated disclosures establish the facts described at that time. Plant output, contracts and ownership can change; this is a selected map, not a complete supplier census.

  1. [1] Mondelēz celebrates Richmond bakery anniversary — 2023-10-14 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Richmond bakery opened in 1973 and produces Oreo, Chips Ahoy, Nilla, Ritz and Wheat Thins.

  2. [2] Mondelēz opens Virginia distribution center — 2022-12-06 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Kenco operates distribution center near Richmond bakery; logistics role is not cookie manufacturing.

  3. [3] Mondelēz Q3 2025 investor presentation — 2025 · Primary source · Reviewed 2026-10-21.

    Oreo in Mondelēz portfolio; 2025 business evidence.

Unconfirmed

  • Unconfirmed: complete current country/plant list, flavor-to-factory assignments and all ingredient suppliers.