ABOUT OH BOY! OBERTO
Quality and innovation have been hallmarks of the Oberto Brand since our humble beginnings in Seattle, Washington in 1918. We remain committed to providing you with the highest quality, best tasting meat snacks.
1918: Constantino Oberto and his Uncle John founded the Oberto brand in Seattle, Washington, resolving to sell only the finest hand-made Italian Sausages and Salami.
1943: After the sudden passing of his father, Art Oberto takes over the company at the very young age of 16.
1943 – 1964: Oberto flourishes, and expands distribution, continuing to develop a range of high-quality meat snacks, from copacola to potato sausage.
1964: Ever the innovator, Art Oberto introduces Natural Style Beef Jerky after much in-home experimentation. The product is an instant success and the company quickly doubles in size.
1967: Safeway becomes the first National Grocery Store to carry Oh Boy! Oberto.
1983: Oberto continues to expand, selling Natural Style Beef Jerky nationally, securing distribution on the east coast and, by the early 1980s, becoming one of the leading manufacturers.
1994: Turkey Jerky launches and quickly becomes one of the fastest growing items in the category. By the end of 1994, Oberto is the nation’s #1 jerky manufacturer.
2000: Oberto aligns distribution with a major global snack manufacturer, strengthening its distribution around the country and building a loyal following nationally.
2009: Oberto launches its innovative line of Steak & Cheese, and returns to its roots, once again distributing its own products.
2010: Continuing its mission to deliver only great-tasting and unique products, Oberto brings back the incredibly popular BBQ Pork Jerky.
2011: Oberto introduces its most ground-breaking innovation, All Natural Jerky, and becomes the first major manufacturer to introduce a better tasting, better-for-you Jerky.
