About Philadelphia
Philadelphia is the world's original and best-selling cream cheese brand, with a heritage dating back to 1872. Despite its name, Philadelphia cream cheese was actually invented in Chester, New York, when dairyman William Lawrence accidentally created a richer, creamier version of Neufchâtel cheese by adding extra cream. The Philadelphia name was adopted in 1880 by distributor Alvah Reynolds, who chose it because Philadelphia was associated with high-quality food at the time. Since then, the brand has become synonymous with smooth, creamy soft cheese perfect for spreading, cooking and baking. In the UK and Europe, Philadelphia is produced by Mondelēz International, while Kraft Heinz owns the US rights. The brand offers an extensive range including Original, Light, Lightest, Extra Light, and flavoured varieties such as Garlic & Herb, Chive, and Sweet Chilli. Philadelphia is available in tubs for spreading and cooking, as well as convenient snack pots. Philadelphia cream cheese is incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Beyond spreading on bagels and toast, it's essential for authentic New York cheesecake, pasta sauces, dips, stuffed chicken, and countless other recipes. The Light range offers the same smooth taste with reduced fat content for health-conscious consumers. The brand maintains its position as market leader through consistent quality, creamy texture and superior taste that cheaper alternatives struggle to match. Philadelphia remains a staple in British kitchens for everyday sandwiches, special occasion baking and everything in between. Grocefully helps you compare Philadelphia prices across Tesco, Sainsbury's, Asda, Morrisons, Waitrose and all major UK supermarkets.















