Philadelphia Cottage Cheese

Philadelphia is one of the most iconic brands in the dairy industry, best known for its cream cheese and expanded dairy lines such as cottage cheese. The brand's history dates back to 1872 when American dairyman William Lawrence developed a new cream cheese in Chester, New York. It was named 'Philadelphia' in 1880 as a marketing strategy, as the city was then renowned for its high-quality dairy production.

Today, the brand operates under a dual ownership structure following the corporate split of Kraft Foods. In North America (United States and Canada), the brand is owned and manufactured by Kraft Heinz. In international markets, the trademark is owned by Mondelez International. The manufacturing typically occurs within the region of sale to ensure the freshness of the dairy products, with major production facilities located throughout the United States for the domestic market.