Jacob's Cream Crackers are an iconic savory snack with a history dating back to the late 19th century. The product was famously invented by William Jacob in Dublin using a unique yeast fermentation process that creates the signature light, flaky texture. Since then, the brand has become a staple in Pantries across the Commonwealth and beyond.

Today, the manufacturing of Jacob's products is split between international regional giants. In the United Kingdom and much of Europe, the brand is managed under the United Biscuits umbrella, which is owned by the global Turkish conglomerate pladis. In Ireland, the brand is independently owned and manufactured by Valeo Foods. This split ownership resulted from various corporate acquisitions and mergers over the decades, leading to different entities owning the trademark in different geographical territories.

The brand's legacy continues to be defined by its simple ingredients and traditional baking methods. While the headquarters for the primary international owner, pladis, is located in London, the brand's reach is truly global with significant production facilities in Aintree, England, as well as separate operations catering to the Southeast Asian market.