Philadelphia Light soft cheese

Philadelphia is a world-renowned brand of cream cheese that traces its origins back to 1872 in New York, USA. Despite its name, it was actually invented by American dairyman William Lawrence and was named 'Philadelphia' because the city was considered at the time to be the center of high-quality food production in America.

Today, the brand has a complex ownership structure depending on geography. In European markets and globally, the brand is owned by Mondelēz International, while in the United States and Canada, the trademark remains with Kraft Heinz. The product is manufactured in various locations to serve local markets, with major production facilities in Germany for the European market and various sites across North America for its domestic market. This specific light version is a popular low-fat alternative to the classic original spread.