Philadelphia Original formaggio fresco spalmabile

Philadelphia is one of the world's most iconic cream cheese brands, with a history dating back to 1872 when it was invented by William Lawrence in New York. Despite its name, it was never originally from Philadelphia; the name was chosen to leverage the city's reputation for high-quality dairy at the time.

Today, the brand's ownership is split geographically. In North America, it is owned and operated by the Kraft Heinz Company. However, for the European and international markets, the brand is owned by Mondelez International. For products sold in Italy and much of Europe, manufacturing primarily takes place at the Mondelez facility in Bad Fallingbostel, Germany, which is one of the company's largest production sites for cream cheese.

In late 2025 and into 2026, the corporate landscape for these entities continues to evolve with strategic focuses on taste elevation and snacking, maintaining Philadelphia as a cornerstone brand in the global dairy and spreads category.