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Philadelphia Plant-Based Rolls Out Across USA After Trial Saw Repeat Purchases X2 Category Average

Last December, Kraft Heinz ‘s label Philadelphia rolled out a plant-based version of its iconic cream cheese —- Philadelphia Plant-Based Original — for the first time at select retailers in the US Southeast.

Philadelphia Plant-Based Rolls Out Across USA After Trial Saw Repeat Purchases X2 Category Average
“Whether on their morning bagel, a veggie pairing for lunch or a delicious dip creation for snack time, we are proud to provide consumers with a delicious product that fits their lifestyle,”

Today, Philadelphia Cream Cheese unveils the nationwide rollout of its plant-based spread in Original and two new flavors: Strawberry and Chive & Onion. The new rollout responds to the successful performance of the Philadelphia Plant-Based Original in the regional Southeast test marketplace: with repeat purchases close to double the category average and 70% of purchasers explaining the product exceeded their expectations. Image courtesy of Kraft Heinz Plant-based spread for the masses The new dairy-free cheese combines a blend of coconut oil and fava bean protein.

It is gluten-free without added flavors or dyes. All the Philadelphia Plant-Based flavors are now available for buyout at grocery stores across the country.

Kraft Heinz is poised to bring plant-based offerings to the masses since research indicates that more than half of people want to add plant-based options to their diets. The new plant-based spread is one example of this effort.

Other initiatives of the food giant in the category include an AI-powered alt cheese product. A mayonnaise rolled out by the new partnership with food tech business NotCo, The Kraft Heinz Not Company “Whether on their morning bagel, a veggie pairing for lunch or a delicious dip creation for snack time, we are proud to provide consumers with a delicious product that fits their lifestyle,” he added.

Key facts
  • Who: Philadelphia · Philadelphia Plant-Based Original · Kraft Heinz · Last December · US Southeast
  • Percentages: 70%
  • Figures: 70%

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