Biscuit lovers are only just finding out the little-known reason behind how Hobnobs got its name 40 years ago Inspired by the flapjack, McVitie’s added oats to a new recipe for a different texture ...

Hobnobs' oat-based recipe set them apart, giving them a distinctive flavour and texture compared to traditional wheat-based biscuits. They were designed as a biscuit perfect for dunking into tea ...

In the Channel 4 show The Secret World Of Biscuits, it was shared how Hobnobs were able to 'stay ahead of the pack'. Hobnobs became was available to purchase back in 1985.