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thought his granddaughter, Debbie, would be the perfect face for his delicious treats, and on August 23, 1960, the brand was born. The first full-color Little Debbie portrait was created in 1960, the same year as the original line art version. It was introduced on packaging later in the year.
Who is the girl on the Little Debbie logo? ›
Real-Life Little Debbie Is All Grown Up (And Doing Well!)
Debbie McKee-Fowler is the original inspiration for the Little Debbie logo and is currently the Executive Vice President of McKee Foods, the company created by her grandfather.
What is the oldest Little Debbie snack? ›
While the Oatmeal Creme Pie was the original Little Debbie snack cake, there were 14 different varieties by 1964 including the ever-popular Nutty Buddy® Wafer Bars and Swiss Cake Roll.
What is Little Debbie's real name? ›
Debbie McKee-Fowler is the granddaughter of the brand's founder O.D. McKee. O.D. and his wife, Ruth, founded McKee Foods in 1934. O.D. had spent some time selling Virginia Dare cakes out of his car and found he could successfully support his growing family through door-to-door sweets.
What religion is Little Debbie? ›
From sundown Friday to sundown Saturday, known as the Sabbath, the Little Debbie logos are covered or removed, and the crew wears non-Little Debbie attire as a condition of sponsorship because McKee Foods was founded and is run by owners who are Seventh-day Adventists.
What age is Little Debbie? ›
| Lil Debbie |
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| Born | February 2, 1990 (age 34) Albany, California, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, model, fashion designer, DJ |
| Years active | 2011–present |
6 more rowsLittle Debbie, whose picture is often featured on products, was a real little girl and the granddaughter of O.D. and Ruth McKee, the founders of McKee Foods, a family bakery. Little Debbie, now Debbie McKee-Fowler, is an executive with McKee Foods.
Is Little Debbie a child? ›
We all know her smile: Little Debbie is the super cute, straw-hat-wearing, auburn-haired, blue-eyed little girl who is the face of delicious treats like Oatmeal Creme Pies, Zebra Cakes, and Cosmic Cupcakes. But you may not know that Little Debbie was very much a real person. Little Debbie is the granddaughter of O.D.
Who is older hostess or Little Debbie? ›
According to their respective websites, both brands originated in the 1910s (1913 Little Debbie, 1919 Hostess). In the 1930s, both companies launched their first iconic products: the Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pie and Hostess' Twinkies. Since then, the companies have been going head to head with their products.
Is the original Little Debbie still alive? ›
Yes! As Little Debbie's website explains, “Debbie is still involved with the business today! Debbie McKee-Fowler currently holds the position of Executive Vice President and serves on the McKee Foods Board of Directors.” In fact, the Little Debbie website has a trove of interesting information about the snack brand.
While you might think Swiss Rolls took the cake, Fudge Rounds were found to be the most popular Little Debbie snack in the country, taking the top spot in 13 states. Surprisingly, Swiss Rolls were the most popular in only one state: Michigan.
When did Twinkies come out? ›
Twinkies were invented on April 6, 1930 at the Continental Baking Company in River Forest. Manager James Dewar noticed that the equipment used to make the company's small, baked strawberry shortcakes sat idle when strawberries were out of season.
Have Little Debbie's gotten smaller? ›
I will still enjoy Little Debbie but I will continue to be disappointed in the new small size. Little Debbie seems to be getting smaller and smaller as the price goes up. The flavor remains the way I remember it but the individual cakes are not close to what they used to be.
Who is the face of Little Debbie? ›
Debbie McKee-Fowler. Best known as the original Little Debbie, the face of Little Debbie snacks. She is also the Executive Vice President of McKee Foods, a company that was founded by her grandfather.
Do they still make banana twins? ›
My husband said that banana twins were one of the snack cakes he remembered eating as a kid. Did you know those cakes have been discontinued?
How old is McKee Foods? ›
McKee Corporation is Founded
McKee Foods Corporation was founded in 1934 when O.D. McKee and his wife, Ruth, bought Jack's Cookie Company, a small bakery in Chattanooga, Tenn., and started baking small cakes. O.D. spent the previous year selling 5-cent Virginia Dare cakes from the back seat of his 1928 Whippet car.
How long have Little Debbie Christmas tree cakes been around? ›
Celebrate the holidays with Santa's favorite treat, and experience the seasonal classic that's been enjoyed since 1985!
