From Farm to Table

Learn more about what makes Philadelphia Cream Cheese the product you love: Our Farmers

The Journey

It all starts in the dairy farms of Wisconsin and upstate New York, sourcing milk and cream from the best American dairy farms. We bring the same local quality to every product with no artificial preservatives, flavors, or dyes.

Smooth Victories

1872
We invent cream cheese in New York (yes, not in Pennsylvania)!
1880
"Philadelphia" brand name adopted, named after the city most famous for premium-quality food at the time. Our iconic foil wrapping begins.
1939
The classic Philadelphia Brick is introduced.
1950s
We introduce cheesecake as a mainstream dessert in the U.S.
1971
Our delicious Philadelphia Whipped Cream Cheese hits shelves for the first time.
1981
Our crave-worthy Philadelphia Soft Cream Cheese is introduced.
2013
At the 9th annual Cream Cheese Festival, we create a 6,900 lb cheesecake and obtain the Guinness World Record for the world's largest cheesecake!
2017
We launch Philadelphia Cheesecake Cups and Philadelphia Bagel Chips & Cream Cheese Dip to fulfill all your sweet and savory snacking cravings.
2021
Philadelphia Cheesecake Crumble dessert launches.
2022
Philadelphia celebrates its 150th anniversary!