Philadelphia Light Garlic & Herbs cream cheese

Philadelphia is a globally recognized brand of cream cheese that, despite its name, was actually invented in New York State in 1872 by dairyman William Lawrence. The name 'Philadelphia' was chosen in 1880 as a marketing strategy to associate the product with the city’s reputation for high-quality dairy at the time.

Today, the brand is owned by Mondelez International for markets outside North America (including Europe and the Nordics), while Kraft Heinz owns the brand in the United States and Canada. The specific product shown, 'Philadelphia Light Vitlök & Örter' sold in the Swedish and Nordic markets, is typically manufactured in Germany. As of 2026, the brand remains a core asset of Mondelez International's dairy portfolio in Europe, following the corporate history of the Kraft-Phenix merger and subsequent spin-offs.