Philadelphia Cream Cheese and Ziggi's Coffee Reimagine a Beloved Breakfast Duo with First-Ever Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte

PITTSBURGH & CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2026--

Coffee and a bagel schmeared with cream cheese have long been a beloved breakfast pairing. Now, Philadelphia — the inventor of cream cheese — and the coffee experts at Ziggi's Coffee are teaming up to reimagine the morning routine with a creamy new combination inspired by the iconic duo. Introducing: the Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte. Launching during iced coffee’s biggest season, the limited-time beverage marks Philadelphia's debut in the drinks category and Ziggi's first-ever savory latte.

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A MORNING FAVORITE, REIMAGINED

Coffee lovers are increasingly seeking unique flavor experiences, with 62% of consumers interested in trying new and adventurous coffee drinks.¹ Featuring Ziggi’s fan-favorite iced latte topped with Philadelphia cream cheese cold foam and finished with everything bagel seasoning, the Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte taps into this growing flavor curiosity. Combining the unmistakable, savory flavor of an everything bagel and cream cheese with a smooth touch of sweetness from the latte and cold foam, the Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte is a deliciously unexpected take on a familiar morning favorite.

"The Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte is a fun way to showcase the versatility of our cream cheese while staying true to the flavor combination consumers already know and love," said Traci Graziani, Head of Away From Home Brand & Trade Marketing for Philadelphia Cream Cheese. “For over 150 years, Philadelphia has brought creamy, delicious flavor to the foods people love most. Whether on a bagel, in a recipe or now in your morning coffee, Philadelphia continues to deliver the creamy taste that makes every bite—or sip— Really Philly Good."

This new take on a morning classic is also a natural extension of what Ziggi’s already does best. The Everything Bagel Breakfast Sandwich is consistently one of the brand’s top-selling breakfast items and flavored iced lattes are the backbone of its coffee menu. For Ziggi’s, this partnership is also a chance to showcase something that sets the brand apart: its food. Rather than viewing food as a sideline, Ziggi’s has built an extensive food menu in the category – a full lineup of breakfast sandwiches, bakery items, handhelds, and snacks that guests come back for as much as the coffee. The Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte brings that food-and-coffee philosophy to life in a single sip, built on the flavors Ziggi’s fans already love. It’s a natural fit for a brand where food and drink have always belonged together – and a fun new way to prove it.

“We’re always looking for partnerships that let us do something we haven’t done before – and this one took us further than any of them,” said Stacey Kane, Chief Strategic Projects & Partnerships, Ziggi’s Coffee. “Ziggi’s has done seasonal, we’ve done bold, but savory is a new territory for our drink lineup. Philadelphia was the right partner to get there with because this isn’t just a flavor mashup – it’s built on a bagel breakfast sandwich flavor our guests already love. That’s what makes this feel like a match made in breakfast heaven, and a drink that earns its moment.”

CREAM CHEESE IS MORE THAN JUST A SPREAD

As consumers continue to embrace cream cheese beyond its traditional role as a spread for bagels or toast, Philadelphia is finding new ways to showcase its versatility across cooking, baking, snacking — and now beverages. The Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte demonstrates how a beloved ingredient can unlock new flavor experiences while staying true to the creamy taste fans know and love.

The Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte is available from August 11 through August 17 at participating Ziggi's Coffee locations nationwide while supplies last. Find a Ziggi’s location near you here or follow Philadelphia and Ziggi’s on Instagram for more information.

ABOUT THE KRAFT HEINZ COMPANY

Kraft Heinz (Nasdaq: 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 ZIGGI'S COFFEE

Founded in Colorado in 2004 by husband-and-wife team Brandon and Camrin Knudsen, Ziggi's Coffee was built on the belief that great coffee and beverages should feel personal, welcoming and easy to enjoy. What began as a neighborhood coffee shop has grown into a national brand recognized for quality drinks, a broad menu spanning coffee, Dirty Sodas, energy infusions and food, and a customer first approach centered on choice and customization. In 2026, Ziggi's Coffee celebrates 10 years of franchising, marking a decade of building a strong franchisee network, scalable systems and sustained national growth. Today, Ziggi's Coffee operates 120 locations across 25 states, with more than 200 additional locations in development. Ziggi's Coffee has earned national recognition in Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 and the Inc. 5000 list. Learn more at ziggiscoffee.com.

The Philadelphia Everything Bagel Latte combines Ziggi's fan-favorite iced latte with Philadelphia cream cheese cold foam and everything bagel seasoning for a bold new take on a beloved breakfast pairing. The limited-time beverage will be available at participating Ziggi's Coffee locations nationwide from Aug. 11–17 while supplies last.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers may soon be outfitted with gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks intended to gain compliance from combative individuals.

ICE plans to spend up to $20 million to purchase thousands of “conductive distraction and de-escalation devices” for officers and agents by March, according to a notice published Monday by the Department of Homeland Security.

The devices are known as the G.L.O.V.E., which stands for Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter, and are manufactured by Compliant Technologies LLC of Lexington, Kentucky. They have been used in recent years by some jails and police departments.

DHS said Tuesday that it was working on a response to an Associated Press inquiry and offered no immediate comment. Jeff Niklaus, the founder and CEO of Compliant Technologies, wrote in an email, “Unfortunately, we are unable to speak on this subject.”

The notice said the solicitation for a no-bid contract could be published as early as Friday.

Civil rights advocates expressed alarm at the plan, saying ICE officers already face criticism for their use of force with little oversight or accountability while enforcing President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Compliant Technologies says the devices function as a normal pair of patrol gloves until officers press a switch to activate their electrical mode. The gloves must be applied directly to someone's skin to deliver a pain stimulus that typically helps an officer gain compliance within seconds, according to the company.

“It’s immediate and sharp, and it will distract you. I call it like a bee sting,” said John Peters, president of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, who is studying how the device has been used. “If the officer is getting any type of resistance from the person, this is certainly an effective tool.”

Peters said he believed ICE’s planned purchase would likely be the largest from the company to date. He said he could envision ICE officers using the gloves to help remove uncooperative subjects from cars and houses and in and out of detention facilities.

“For smaller officers or weaker officers or older officers, I think it has a great advantage” because it can produce faster takedowns and shorten confrontations, he said.

The manufacturer warns the device should not be used as punishment, against people merely exhibiting “verbal defiance or belligerence” or on high-risk populations such as children, pregnant women or elderly or disabled people.

Jenn Rolnick Borchetta, deputy project director on policing at the American Civil Liberties Union, said the public should have no confidence that ICE officers will use the devices appropriately. She questioned why the devices would be necessary for civil immigration enforcement and noted those getting shocked might have no advance warning.

“ICE spent the last year showing this country they are too quick to use force. Now they will be able to deploy electric shocks with the slight push of a button that maybe nobody else can see them do,” she said. “Introducing gloves that can so easily be used to deliver terrible pain in encounters is a recipe for harm to the public.”

Supporters say the devices are generally used in specific jail and transport situations, rather than broadly to patrol on the streets. They have been used to subdue violent suspects who are refusing to get into squad cars and inmates who are harming themselves and threatening officers, according to Compliant Technologies.

Peters said he expected the devices to be misused by a small number of employees, as with other policing technologies, but he said they are unlikely to cause injuries. He said it would be important for ICE to have robust policies and training in place.

To use the device, officers must complete a course and be recertified every two years, the manufacturer says.

FILE - Federal agents walk down a street while conducting immigration enforcement operations in Minneapolis, Feb. 5, 2026. (AP Photo/Ryan Murphy, File)