Some of Your Favorite Costco Foods and More Are Actually Made By These Name Brands

Diet & Food

Some of our favorite Costco products are things that seem eerily similar to nearly identical items made by other brands. There are always rumors that the store’s Kirkland products are actually sourced from name-brand manufacturers, but often, it’s hard to verify if those are facts or just rumors. But there are some Costco products made by other brands that have been confirmed, according to MoneyWise. Finding out which generic foods (for humans and pets) and kitchen products are actually made by big-name brands can be handy if you’re trying to comparison shop, finding the best prices while still getting the quality goods you’re used to.

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1. Dog Food

At Costco, you can find Diamond Naturals Small Breed Adult Dog Food disguised as Kirkland’s Super Premium Small Dog Food, chicken, rice, and vegetable formula. Your pet will be happy, and your wallet will get a break. It’s available at Costco and Amazon for those without a Costco membership.

2. Coffee

If Costco’s Kirkland Espresso Blend tastes familiar, there’s a reason – it’s custom roasted by Starbucks for the chain, and it says so right on the bag. Kirkland’s Signature House Blend Medium Roast, Espresso Blend Dark Roast, and Decaf House Blend Medium Roast are also sourced from everyone’s favorite mega coffee chain. You can purchase it at Costco or on Amazon.

3. Baby Formula

Baby formula can be expensive, but no one wants to skimp on quality when deciding what to feed their little one. The perfect compromise? You can buy Kirkland’s Pro-Care Infant Formula, which is made by Perrigo.

4. Jelly Beans

Jelly Bean lovers can get their fix with a jumbo container of co-branded Kirkland Jelly Belly jelly beans. These delicious candies are available at Costco and Amazon.

5. Tuna

If you buy a flat of Kirkland’s Superior Quality Solid White Albacore tuna cans, you’re actually getting the same stuff you’d find in a can of Bumble Bee. This tuna is available at Costco and Amazon.

6. Parmesan Cheese

Parmesan cheese costs a pretty penny, even at bargain prices, but you can save a bit by purchasing Kirkland Parmesan-Reggiano, which is actually sourced from the Italian cheese exporter Formaggi Zanetti. As with lots of Kirkland products, it’s available at both Costco and Amazon.

7. Aluminum Foil

If you’re wary of store-brand foil, you can rest easy knowing that Kirkland Signature Foodservice Foil is made by Reynolds. It’s available at Costco and on Amazon.

8. Balsamic Vinegar

For years now, Costco’s Kirkland Signature Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena has been made by Acetum, an Italian company. It’s available at Costco and on Amazon.