Aldi accused by Oreo maker Mondelez of copying its packaging

Mondelez food company alleges Aldi "blatantly copies" distinctive packaging of its most popular snacks, including Oreo, Wheat Thins and Chips Ahoy!.

• May 30, 2025

Oreo maker Mondelez hit with $366 million antitrust fine by EU

The European Union fined Mondelez, the U.S. confectioner behind major brands including Oreo, 337.5 million euros ($366 million) for forcing consumers to pay more by restricting cross-border sales.

• May 23, 2024

One of your favorite cookies could soon taste different

Chips Ahoy! Is introducing a new recipe for its chocolate chip cookies. The company says it's the biggest update in nearly a decade.

• Mar 20, 2024

The Saturday Six: Blockbuster's possible comeback, 3D cheesecake and more

In case you missed it, scientists created a seven-ingredient 3D cheesecake and we figured out the best — and worst — cities to live in if you have seasonal allergies.

• Mar 25, 2023

MIT scientists explore the best way to split an Oreo

Researchers say the findings on how the creme in the popular cookie flows has applications in food science.

• Mar 23, 2023

Supreme Oreos are selling on eBay for over $10,000

Fans are eager to get their hands on the limited-edition cookies — and are willing to spend whatever it takes to do so.

• Feb 20, 2020

Transgender homeless would lose protections under HUD rule

The new proposal came a day after HUD Secretary Ben Carson assured Congress he did not anticipate changing the rule on access to shelters

• May 23, 2019

Ben Carson confuses real estate term "REO" with "Oreo"

Asked about "REOs" during a House Financial Services hearing, Carson responded, "An Oreo?"

• May 22, 2019

Oreo dangles $500K prize for smart cookie idea

The iconic cookie brand is also rolling out a new "Firework" popping-candy flavor in a bid to spark sales

• May 9, 2017

The American brands trashed by Donald Trump

The president-elect uses his Twitter account to air his grievances, sometimes sending stock prices into a tailspin

• Dec 16, 2016
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Mondelez kisses its Hershey bid good-bye

The proposed merger would have created a global powerhouse in snacks and the candy industry’s largest player

• Aug 29, 2016

Outsourcing Oreos becomes a campaign issue

Nabisco is shutting down its Chicago plant and moving it to Mexico, costing hundreds of jobs and raising the ire of presidential candidates

• Mar 11, 2016

​Trump vows to stop eating Oreos, citing move to Mexico

Republican front-runner says decision to close Chicago cookie plant and move production to Mexico prompted his decision

• Aug 25, 2015

How Oreos are supposed to get more "sophisticated"

New version of the venerable cookie isn't meant to be twisted or dunked; will customers bite?

• Jul 6, 2015

Colorado school to 4-year-old: No cookies for you

Preschooler prevented from eating Oreos she brought to suburban Denver school with lunch

• Apr 29, 2015