与 Trader Joe's 一样,Costco 店中售卖很多自有品牌 Kirkland Signature 的商品。Kirkland 的商品不但质量有保证,价格也经常比同类商品便宜不少。Kirkland 的商品并非由 Costco 生产制作,而代工的那些厂商也不要以为是小作坊,这些「神秘」的厂商往往都是某个领域的巨头品牌哦!
下文内容,主要编译自 MoneyWise / Yahoo! News 的这篇文章。Kirkland Signature 除了 Costco 店里外,在 Amazon 上也有售,但是价格比 Costco 贵。
狗粮由 Diamond Naturals 代工
根据宠物狗食品网站 Dog Food Insider 的产品评测,Kirkland Signature 的宠物狗粮由 Schell and Kampeter, Inc 旗下的 Diamond Pet Foods 生产。2012年发生的狗粮食品安全事件,Kirkland 与 Diamond Pet Foods 也同时被召回。
- HIGH quality PROTEIN made with real PASTURE RAISED beef, tailored for adult dogs to thrive; optimal...
- Premium ingredients with added vitamins & minerals; fruits and vegetables as SUPERFOODS for...
- Nutrient rich and HIGHLY DIGESTIBLE with PROPRIETARY PROBIOTICS that survive and thrive in the GI...
- Includes: Kirkland Signature Adult Formula Chicken, Rice and Vegetable Dog Food 40 lb.
Costco 的 Kirkland 狗粮20磅售价约$25、40磅约$40-$45。
咖啡是 Starbucks 星巴克
Costco 售卖的2.5磅 Kirkland’s Signature House Blend Medium Roast, Espresso Blend Dark Roast and Decaf House Blend Medium Roast 咖啡豆都是由世界咖啡巨头星巴克烘焙生产,在外包装上就有注明,售价约 $13。
- Espresso Roast is intense, caramelly sweet and perfect with steamed milk
- While we've updated our look and how we describe our tasting notes, Starbucks Espresso Roast is...
- Enjoy the Starbucks coffee you love without leaving the house
- Kirkland Signature Espresso Blend Coffee, Dark Roast, Whole Bean
- 2 Pack
- Size per bag - 40 Ounce / 2.5 LBS Bag
如果咖啡豆消耗量大,比如办公室,可以考虑购买,价格比星巴克低,质量有保证。
婴儿配方奶粉是 Perrigo 生产
Abbott Laboratories(雅培)旗下拥有 Similac、Perrigo 等婴儿配方奶粉品牌,几个大的零售商,包括 Walmart、Target、Costco等都有和 Perrigo 合作生产 store brand 的婴儿配方奶粉,可在 Perrigo 旗下网站 StoreBrandFormula.com 查看合作商家。
- Advantage Infant Formula is an iron-fortified milk-based infant formula with complete nutrition for...
- The first year is a time of rapid change for your little one Advantage Non-GMO Infant Formula...
- As a non-GMO infant formula, Advantage contains ingredients that are not genetically engineered No...
- Similac is the first infant formula brand with no artificial growth hormone (no significant...
- Similac Advance Infant Formula is a nutritionally complete, milk-based formula for your baby's first...
- NUTRIENTS: Features OptiGRO, our exclusive blend of DHA, Lutein and Vitamin E, special nutrients...
Costco 4盒装 Kirkland ProCare 婴儿配方奶粉售价大约为$83。
Jelly Belly 的糖果
Costco 直接把生产商 Jelly Belly 的商标印到了自己 Kirkland 商品上,与 Jelly Belly 一样提供49种不同口味的糖果,符合犹太教洁食规范、无脂肪。
- Gourmet jelly beans have delicious, true-to-life flavor
- Includes 49 popular assorted flavors
- Eat them one by one or get creative with Jelly Belly Recipes
- The package length of the product is 11.4 centimeters
- The package width of the product is 12.2 centimeters
- The package height of the product is 21.3 centimeter
电池是 Duracell 金霸王
2016年,在亚特兰大电视台 WSB-TV 的一次采访中,Costco 的 CEO Craig Jelinek 亲口承认 Kirkland 的电池由 Duracell 金霸王生产。
- Duracell AA Batteries: The Duracell CopperTop Double A alkaline battery is designed for use in...
- Duracell guarantees these batteries against defects in material and workmanship. Should any device...
- Long Lasting Power: Duracell alkaline batteries are designed and developed for long lasting...
Bumble Bee 的金枪鱼罐头
2003年在 Money Magazine 采访中,Costco 执行副总裁 Tim Rose 透露,Costco 与世界海鲜公司 Bumble Bee 达成协议,生产鱼肉含量更多的金枪鱼罐头。
- Premium wild caught, canned solid white albacore tuna in water.
- Enjoy cans of BUMBLE BEE Solid White Albacore Tuna in Water as a great-tasting, protein-packed...
- BUMBLE BEE tuna is the perfect choice for all your tuna recipes, and is a great food for those on a...
- 100% Traceable from sea to shelf
- Monofilament leaders & circle hooks
- Dolphin safe
8盒装的 Kirkland 金枪鱼价格约为$17。
Kimberly-Clark 的婴儿尿布
2017年,Costco 财务主管 Richard Galanti 在华尔街日报的采访中,确认了 Kirkland 品牌的婴儿纸尿布由知名品牌 Kimberly-Clark 生产。
- Our Most Absorbent Diaper – Help your child get a full night's sleep with extra absorbency &...
- Size 6: 35lbs and up, 120ct
- Waistband Pocket
Reynolds Wrap 铝箔纸
Costco 与来自新西兰的 Reynolds 合作生产销售 Kirkland 铝箔纸,外包装上就有 Reynolds 字样。
- 200 SQUARE FOOT ALUMINUM ROLL: This package contains 2 Reynolds wrap aluminum foil roll measuring...
- No.1 BRAND OF ALUMINUM FOIL: Backed by over 70 years of quality & strength, home cooks of all kinds...
- LOCKS IN FLAVOR: Use this versatile kitchen foil to cook packet meals, tent roasted meats, cover...

500张 Kirkland 铝箔纸价格约为$12。
Chinet 的一次性杯子
240 只装 Kirkland 品牌的 18oz 红色杯子,价格约为$11。与上面铝箔纸一样,Costco 将合作商 Chinet 的品牌 Logo 印在了包装上。
- Designed for single use
- 60 cups and lids
- Keeps beverages warm
- 18oz capacity, 240 Count
- Premium heavyweight
- 100% pre-shrunk cotton
Warren 的汽车机油
Warren 是北美最大的独立润滑剂、机油生产商,旗下拥有多个品牌,例如 MAG 1,同时为 Walmart 生产 Super Tech 品牌机油、为 Amazon 生产 AmazonBasics 机油。Kirkland 的机油桶后面也印着 “Manufactured by Warren Distribution, Inc”。
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Formulated for longer drain intervals
- Helps prevent build up that can cause rust and corrosion
Kirkland 的 5 Quart x 2 机油价格约为$30。
意大利 Acetum Balsamic Vinegar 黑醋
根据网站 The Costco Connection显示,Costco 从1999年起与 Acetum 公司合作生产香醋,瓶上也有 Acetum 的品牌Logo。
- An 8.45-ounce glass bottle
- 4 leaf certified
- Product of Italy
- Kirkland Signature Aged Balsamic Vinegar - 1-Liter
- Size. 1 liter (33.8 fl oz.)
- Aged in oak casks for full-bodied flavor.
Aceto Balsamico Tradizionale di Modena 是摩德纳传统香醋,受到意大利原产地命名保护制度保护,参考维基百科词条。
无法确认的制造商
Kirkland 的其他很多商品,我们无法断定其生产厂家,下面列出一些:
- Gordon Biersch beer 与 Kirkland Craft Beers:西海岸 Costco 销售的 Kirkland 精酿啤酒,标签上印有 “Hopfen Und Malz Brewing Co”,其地址与 Gordon Biersch beer 的生产商地址吻合。不过在东海岸,如纽约的 Costco 销售的 Kirkland 精酿啤酒,上面印的是来自威斯康星 Stevens Point 的 “Bricks and Barley Brewing Company”,无法确定是不是生产 Saranac 和 Utica Club 的 Matt Brewing。
- Humboldt Creamery ice cream 与 Kirkland Super Premium Vanilla Ice Cream:2009年,加州的 Humboldt 申请破产后,卖给了竞争对手 Crystal Creamery,并在 Walmart 等全国零售商上架。有报道称其为 Costco 生产香草冰激凌;Humboldt 自身品牌的冰淇淋也曾出现在 Costco 的货架上。
- Ehrmann yogurt 与 Kirkland Organic Greek Yougurt:美国商人 Peter Cohan 在他2017年的书《Disciplined Growth Strategies》中声称,酸奶生产巨头 Ehrmann 为 Costco 生产希腊酸奶,但没有其他证据。
总结
Costco 旗下的 Kirkland Signature 产品一向以「价廉、物美、量大」著称。如果不是「品牌控」,选择 Kirkland Signature 产品每年可以省下不少钱。
Costco 会员卡区别和强悍的退货规则
Costco 会员有3种:普通的金星会员(Gold Star)、商业会员(Business)和返现2%的行政黑卡(Executive)。我刚来美国的时候办的是金卡,后来升级成了黑卡。
(more…)继续阅读:《Costco 会员卡区别和强悍的退货规则》。
Costco 值得一试的会员优惠服务
Costco除了有强大的退货服务以外,也有很多值得一试的会员优惠服务。
(more…)继续阅读:《Costco 值得一试的会员优惠服务》。
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我记着在哪块看过,大意就是Costco跟brand name manufacturer达成协议,内容之一就是品牌进驻Costco的前提是允许Costco随后以Kirkland Signature的名义卖同样的商品,但是一般还是找品牌方代工的。类似药品里面原研药和仿制药的关系吧。