Kraft - Processed cheese & packaged grocery products

Brand origin and product scope

Kraft began as a cheese business founded by James L. Kraft in Chicago in 1903 and grew into a major U.S. packaged-food brand known for processed cheese, dairy items, prepared meals, condiments and other grocery products. (britannica.com)

Manufacturing and distribution

Kraft-branded products are manufactured and distributed across North America and internationally. Production is concentrated in the United States for many core Kraft grocery items, but the brand’s products are also produced in other countries under local manufacturing and co-packing arrangements. (en.wikipedia.org)

Corporate history and ownership

Kraft Foods was split in 2012 into a global snacks business (which became Mondelēz International) and a North American grocery business. The North American grocery company later merged with H.J. Heinz in 2015 to form The Kraft Heinz Company, which currently owns the Kraft brand. (ir.mondelezinternational.com)

Ultimate ownership and structure

Today the Kraft brand sits under The Kraft Heinz Company, an American-headquartered multinational food company formed by the Kraft–Heinz combination; major long-term investors that played central roles in the merger and subsequent ownership structure include Berkshire Hathaway and 3G Capital. (en.wikipedia.org)

This summary synthesizes historical origin (founder and early development), product category (packaged grocery and processed cheese), manufacturing footprint (primarily U.S. but global production exists), and current ultimate ownership (Kraft Heinz as of 2026).