Philadelphia Joghurt cream cheese

Philadelphia is one of the world's most recognized cream cheese brands. Despite its name, it was originally invented in 1872 in Chester, New York, by dairyman William Lawrence, who accidentally created a richer cheese while trying to replicate French Neufchâtel. The brand was named 'Philadelphia' in 1880 as a marketing strategy to associate the product with the high-quality dairy reputation of the Pennsylvania region at the time.

Ownership of the brand is currently split geographically. In North America, the brand is owned and operated by The Kraft Heinz Company. However, in Europe and most other international markets, the rights are owned by Mondelēz International. For the European market, particularly in Germany, the product is primarily manufactured at the Mondelēz facility in Bad Fallingbostel, Lower Saxony.

This specific variant, 'Philadelphia mit 16% fettarmem Joghurt,' is a popular European formulation that combines traditional cream cheese with low-fat yogurt to provide a lighter texture and taste. In Germany, due to strict labeling laws, it is often classified as a 'Frischkäsezubereitung' (cream cheese preparation) rather than pure cream cheese because of the added ingredients like yogurt.