These Are the Brands Hidden Behind Costco's Kirkland Label

Costco is one of the world's biggest and most popular shopping chains. It is particularly known for its affordability and reasonable pricing. If you’ve ever been to a Costco, you would have noticed the wide variety of Kirkland products. Kirkland is seen as the cheaper but lower-quality version of more well-known brands. To help you make informed decisions about what you are really buying, we will discuss the brands hidden behind Costco’s Kirkland label.

Diamond Naturals Dog Food

Most pet owners only want the best for their furry friends, meaning they usually don't look for the cheapest option when buying dog food. This is because most of the cheaper brands have low nutrient content, providing less sustenance for the dog.

However, the Kirkland Signature Small Dog Food ticks both boxes in terms of pricing and quality. Manufactured by Diamond Naturals Dog Food, you can rest assured knowing that your dog will still be getting all the vitamins and minerals that they need, but for a good price.

Acetum Balsamic Vinegar

A few years ago, Costco agreed to a partnership with Acetum Balsamic Vinegar in order to manufacture a more affordable Kirkland version labeled Aged Balsamic Vinegar of Modena. While the name might be different, the vinegar is exactly the same, but for a fraction of the price.

In fact, you can purchase Kirkland's version at just $6 for a liter, whereas Acetum's version will cost you close to $17 for just 8.5 ounces at Walmart. This might just be the steal of the century, and most people don't even know about it!

Rice’s Honey

Raw honey is far from cheap, especially when produced by a big-name brand such as L.R. Rice. That said, you can bring home a hefty bottle of raw honey for the low price of $0.20 per ounce at Costco.

What's more, many customers believe that the Kirkland version is simply the L.R Rice product rebranded, as they taste almost identical. Again, the only difference is the low price of the Kirkland raw honey.

Nature’s Path

Granola is one of the most popular breakfast choices around the world. For this reason, you can expect to pay quite a hefty price for it, especially if you only want the big brand versions, such as Nature's Path.

However, you can still get the exact same granola for a much lower price with Kirkland. Costco entered into a partnership with Nature's Path a few years back, which is why you will notice a small 'Nature's Path' logo on the much more affordable Kirkland dupes.