Hobnobs were first introduced by McVitie's in the United Kingdom in 1985. Although McVitie's had already achieved success with its Digestive biscuits (first created in 1892), Hobnobs were ...

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But, despite their popularity, many people have no idea what the brand name Hobnobs actually means, with many assuming it was made up for the biscuits. Article continues below However, it turns ...

More info They may have been a staple in biscuit tins since their introduction by McVitie's in the mid-1980s, but the meaning behind the name Hobnobs has gone unnoticed by many - until now.