Philadelphia Turns Up the Heat with its First-Ever Sweet Heat Cream Cheese in the United States in Partnership with Mike’s Hot Honey®

As temperatures cool off, Philadelphia is turning up the heat on a familiar favorite with the introduction of Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese. In a collaboration with America’s original and leading hot honey brand, the craveable new spread swirls the iconic sweet heat of Mike’s Hot Honey into Philadelphia’s light and fluffy whipped cream cheese, bringing a little kick to everything from bagels and charcuterie boards to pizza. Available exclusively at Walmart now, the new flavor will expand to additional retailers beginning in January 2027.

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Philadelphia turns up the heat with new Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese, combining Philadelphia’s light and fluffy whipped cream cheese with Mike’s Hot Honey’s signature sweet heat.

HOT HONEY IS HERE TO STAY

Since Mike’s Hot Honey first hit the food scene in 2010, hot honey has evolved from buzzworthy newcomer to menu mainstay. Philadelphia has been part of that journey from the start, with founder Mike Kurtz using the brand’s cream cheese as a canvas for his creation. More than 15 years later, nearly half of consumers have tried hot honey, led by millennials and Gen Z, and sweet-and-spicy flavors have surged nearly 230% on menus over the past four years.¹ Now, the pairing that helped introduce consumers to hot honey is becoming official.

“Philadelphia has been part of the Mike’s Hot Honey story since the early days,” said Mike Kurtz, founder of Mike’s Hot Honey. “When I was first building the brand, I used to sample our hot honey on bricks of Philadelphia cream cheese to show people just how delicious and versatile the combination could be. To now bring that pairing to life in a partnership with Philadelphia feels like a full-circle moment. Together, we worked closely to get the balance of creamy, sweet heat just right, creating a schmear ready for everything from breakfast sandwiches to pizza — or straight from the tub.”

Featuring Mike’s Hot Honey’s signature blend, the new flavor marks Philadelphia’s first-ever sweet heat cream cheese flavor in the U.S. Made with real milk and cream and no artificial preservatives, flavors or dyes, the result is a smooth, subtly indulgent cream cheese finished with just the right kick.

DOUBLING DOWN ON FLAVOR

The flavor innovation doesn’t stop there. Continuing to evolve its portfolio around changing consumer tastes and flavor preferences, Philadelphia is also introducing two new fall-inspired flavors: Cranberry Orange, a limited-time seasonal spread, and Salted Caramel, a permanent addition to the portfolio. With 85% of consumers saying familiar flavors influence what they eat and drink,² both varieties tap into the comfort and familiarity consumers crave while bringing something new to the cream cheese aisle. From baking and spreading to snacking, the new flavors offer an easy way to elevate everything from cinnamon rolls and cookies to salty snacks like pretzels.

“Philadelphia has set the cream cheese standard for over 150 years, and staying at the forefront means continuing to evolve with the way people eat and the flavors they crave,” said Maddy Zingle, Vice President of Marketing at Philadelphia Cream Cheese. “Hot Honey, Cranberry Orange and Salted Caramel are proof points in how we’re accelerating flavor innovation, with 10 new flavors joining our lineup in the last two years. We’re building on our legacy by bringing fresh energy, bold flavors and new possibilities to the cream cheese category.”

Starting today, shoppers can find Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese exclusively at Walmart, while Philadelphia Cranberry Orange and Salted Caramel Cream Cheese are available at major retailers nationwide. For a limited time, fans located near Pedaler’s Pub in Bentonville, Arkansas and Pizza One in Wayne, New Jersey can visit in-store to try limited-edition edition menu items made with the new Philadelphia Mike’s Hot Honey Whipped Cream Cheese.

To learn more, visit creamcheese.com and follow Philadelphia (Instagram, TikTok) and Mike’s Hot Honey (Instagram, TikTok) on social media.

ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

Kraft Heinz (NYSE: KHC) is one of the world’s largest food and beverage companies, with approximately $25 billion in net sales in 2025 and a portfolio of iconic brands enjoyed by consumers in more than 40 countries. By investing in our capabilities and brands, including Heinz, Kraft, Philadelphia, Primal Kitchen, and Lunchables, we are unlocking the full power of our portfolio. We deliver high-quality, great-tasting, and affordable food for the consumers of today, while shaping the future of food. Learn more at www.kraftheinzcompany.com.

ABOUT MIKE’S HOT HONEY

Mike’s Hot Honey is America’s original and leading brand of hot honey and has been elevating everyday eating experiences since 2010, when its first drizzle on a pizza at Paulie Gee’s in Brooklyn sparked a word-of-mouth sensation and created a new category of pizza topping. By popular demand, Mike started selling his small-batch, hand-labeled hot honey bottles to visitors of the pizzeria, as well as other local restaurants and businesses. Today, Mike’s Hot Honey can be found in thousands of restaurants and retailers across the country, with the same original recipe in the bottle. Using only 100% pure honey infused with real chili peppers, Mike’s Hot Honey’s one-two flavor punch of sweetness then heat makes any dish more dynamic, from the original pairing on pepperoni pizza to chicken, cheese and charcuterie, ice cream, cocktails, and so much more. Mike’s Hot Honey empowers chefs and eaters everywhere to customize, create, and share extraordinary meals. Happy drizzling! For more information about Mike’s Hot Honey, please visit mikeshothoney.com.

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