Before Barnum's took over, another retro animal cracker brand ruled America
The D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company was the first to produce animal crackers in the United States, starting in 1871. Before Nabisco's Barnum's Animal Crackers became popular, Stauffer's version was already a nostalgic favorite. Today, Stauffers continues to manufacture animal crackers in York, Pennsylvania, as a subsidiary of Meiji America Inc.
- ▪The D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company began making animal crackers in 1871 in York, Pennsylvania.
- ▪Animal crackers were first made in England during the mid-1800s before being imported to the U.S.
- ▪Stauffer's animal crackers are still sold today, featuring various animal shapes.
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Food Before Barnum's took over, another retro animal cracker brand ruled America The D.F. Stauffer Biscuit Company began making the nostalgic snack in 1871, long before Nabisco entered the market By Kelly McGreal Fox News Published May 17, 2026 11:52am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Otterbein's Cookies celebrates National Chocolate Chip Day Otterbein's Cookies General Manager Ben Otterbein tells the story of the 144-year-old cookie company on 'Fox & Friends.' NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! When most Americans think of animal crackers, the familiar red Barnum’s box likely comes to mind.
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