Have you ever wondered who makes Kirkland products? When I’m at Costco, I know I’m going to get a great product when I pick up the products under the store’s own brand, Kirkland Signatures. Not only is the cost of the product low, but the quality is still top notch. There is actually a reason…
Who Makes Costco Kirkland Products?
Many Kirkland products are actually made by reputable third parties!
While Costco is keeping some of the manufacturers under wraps, here are a few that have been confirmed.
1. Kirkland coffee is made by…
Kirkland House Blend Coffee – This one is no secret. Starbucks makes some of their house blends. The proof is in the box: it’s stamped with the words “Custom Fried by Starbucks”.
2. Kirkland Tuna is made by…
Kirkland tuna – To ensure high quality albacore tuna, Costco partnered with Bumble Bee back in 2002.
3. Kirkland infant formula is made by…
Kirkland Infant Formula – While the formula was once made by Abbott Laboratories (Similac), it is now made by Perrigo. It is now also called Pro-Care.
4. Kirkland diapers are made by…
Kirkland signature diapers – Costco brand diapers were our favorites when our kids wore diapers. But occasionally we used huggies. Turns out they were both made by Kimberly-Clark!
5. Kirkland Parmesan Cheese is made by…
Kirkland Parmigiano Reggiano – Italians take their cheese seriously. This means that a cheese cannot simply call itself Parmigiano Reggiano. They must come from a specific Italian region and meet very strict standards. Costco’s 24 Month Aged Parmigiano Reggiano does just that. Want confirmation? Look at the packaging. The cheese is exported by Formaggi Zanetti.
6. Kirkland Chocolate Covered Almonds are made by…
Kirkland Milk Chocolate Almonds – There is a reason why the chocolate almonds are so addictive. They’re made with Blommer chocolate, which has been around since 1939.
7. Kirkland batteries are manufactured by…
Kirkland batteries – I used to be skeptical about brand name batteries. But when it comes to Costco, I should have known better. CEO of Costco confirmed that Kirkland brand batteries are actually made by Duracell!
8. Kirkland paper plates are made by…
Kirkland Chinet mugs – This is no surprise considering the Kirkland packaging for the red plastic cups has ‘Chinet’ front and center. Chinet has been manufacturing disposable tableware for more than 90 years.
Costco carries well-known brands under the Kirkland name
These are just a handful of the big brands that make Costco’s popular Kirkland merchandise.
While some of Kirkland’s third-party manufacturers are kept secret, one thing is certain: when you buy Kirkland, you’re getting merchandise of the highest quality.
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