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
- Food › Dairy & alternatives › Cheese
- 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
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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 16 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] Mondelez International, Inc. Annual Report on Form 10-K filed 2026-02-04 — SEC EDGAR, SEC Form 10-K, published 4 February 2026; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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