Philadelphia (also known as "Philly") is the world's most popular cream cheese. Available in regular, light, fat-free and flavored varieties, Philadelphia cheese comes in regular and snack sizes.
125+ years
Philadelphia has a long history of high standards, quality and freshness that lives from passionate people.
100+
Philadelphia is sold in more than a hundred countries on six continents, making it the largest cheese brand in the world.
William Lawrence invents the first cream cheese in New York.
Philadelphia is adopted as the brand, named after the city which was considered at the time to be the home of top quality food
the Phenix Cheese Company of new York buys the Philadelphia trademark.
Philadelphia gets an extended shelf life, preserved freshness and taste thanks to aluminum foil packaging.
Philadelphia starts conquering Europe. It's introduced in the United Kingdom and in Germany the following year.
Soft Philadelphia cream cheese in 8-ounce plastic tubs is introduced in test markets in both the U.S. and Canada. It is available nationally in the U.S. in 1981.
dark, milk and white chocolate versions of Philadelphia – called Indulgence – were introduced to the U.S.
William Lawrence invents the first cream cheese in New York.
Philadelphia is adopted as the brand, named after the city which was considered at the time to be the home of top quality food