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Who owns Philadelphia?

Philadelphia is owned by Mondelēz (the United States, NASDAQ: MDLZ).[1]

Key facts

Current owner
Mondelez International, Inc. verified
Owned since
Not recorded
Previous owner
None recorded
Owner HQ
🇺🇸 United States, Chicago, Illinois
Origin
🇺🇸 United States
Founded
1872
Category
FoodDairy & alternativesCheese
Parent ticker
NASDAQ: MDLZ
Last verified
· 1 sources

About Philadelphia

Philadelphia cream cheese was first made in New York state in 1872 and named after the city then associated with high-quality food, though it was never made there. Mondelēz owns the brand outside North America, while Kraft Heinz owns it in the United States and Canada.

Ownership timeline of Philadelphia

Owners of Philadelphia from 1872 to 2026 Mondelēz 1872–present Mondelēz 18801900192019401960198020002020
  1. 1872 – present Mondelēz [1] verified

Where Philadelphia sits in Mondelēz

Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.

Where Philadelphia sits in Mondelēz Tree of 28 brands under Mondelēz. Mondelēz Philadelphia belVita Cadbury Cadbury Creme Egg Cadbury Dairy Milk Chips Ahoy! and 22 more

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Other brands owned by Mondelēz in food

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the parent company of Philadelphia?

The parent company of Philadelphia is Mondelēz, a publicly listed company headquartered in the United States.

Is Philadelphia owned by Kraft Heinz?

No. Philadelphia is owned by Mondelēz, not Kraft Heinz.

Is Philadelphia American?

Yes. Philadelphia originated in the United States in 1872 and its owner, Mondelēz, is also headquartered in the United States.

Is Philadelphia still owned by Mondelēz?

Yes. As of 6 September 2026, Philadelphia is still owned by Mondelēz. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.

Sources (1) & corrections

Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.

  1. [1] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 6 September 2026.

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