Philadelphia Cream Cheese
America's default cream cheese, sold in foil bricks and tubs. People buy it for bagels and baking because recipes name it.
Status: Watchlist
- Founded
- 1880
- Website
- philadelphiabrand.com
- HQ
- USA
- Manufacturing
- USA,Various
- Ownership type
- Public
- Parent
- The Kraft Heinz Company (post-split owner to verify)
- Acquired
- 1928
- Status since
- 2026-10-30
Ownership
One of Kraft Heinz's largest brands. Kraft Heinz announced a split into two companies in 2025; which successor holds Philadelphia is not confirmed here.
Why Watchlist
The product carries the name of Philadelphia. Press histories say the cheese was first made in New York state and named in 1880 for Philadelphia's reputation for dairy. It is made by Kraft Heinz today.
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