Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese was introduced in 1880, named after Philadelphia, a city well known for dairy products. It is a famous brand name for a cream cheese and not an invention, no one know who invented cream cheese. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese was made by Phenix Cheese Company, the company was bought by the Kraft Cheese Company in 1928. Kraft still produces Philadelphia Cream Cheese today. Philadelphia Brand Cream Cheese is made worldwide and not just in Philadelphia.

Source: By Mary Bellis