Philadelphia Cream Cheese is not made in Philadelphia anymore. It was developed in New York in the 1870s and is now produced by Kraft Heinz at facilities in the United States and elsewhere. Key points:
- Origins and branding: The original Cream Cheese brand known as Philadelphia was created around Chester, New York, by William Lawrence’s innovation after mixing extra cream into Neufchâtel cheese in the 1870s. The name “Philadelphia” was chosen for branding, not because of Philadelphia, PA [web sources indicate its New York origins; see historical summaries and brand histories].
- Current production: Today, Philadelphia Cream Cheese is produced primarily by Kraft Heinz in various facilities, with notable production in New York state (and other locations globally, depending on market). The brand continues to be associated with the Philadelphia name even though the manufacturing base is not in Philadelphia, PA [sources discuss modern production locations and branding].
If you’d like, I can pull up a few up-to-date sources to confirm current factory locations and branding details.
