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Costcosells lots of name-brand items in its warehouses.
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However, there are also several off-label alternatives from their in-house brand Kirkland.
Sometimes, the brand partnerships are transparent and labeled on the packaging.
Other collaborations are more secretive.
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Here are 11 Costco Kirkland products that are actually made by big-name brands.
But did you know thatKirkland Signatureis made by Reynold’s?
There is no denying this fact, as the box has Reynold’s name stamped on the front.
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And, seeing as though it is cheaper, it’s a no-brainer purchase.
While they carry many name brands, they also sellKirkland Signature Contact Lenses, which are the best value.
Kirkland Signature scotch is more affordable than branded versions, and guess what?
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It’s actually been supplied by California-based distillery Alexander Murray & Co. since 2007.
“Neither Total Wine nor Costco want the distillery name identified on the Scotch I supply to them.
That’s their policy, and I have to honor it,” CEO Steven Lipp told Market Watch.
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Fun fact: It is backed byTownsend Farms.
Kirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Fish Oil Is Made by Trident Seafoods
Another undercover Kirkland collaboration?
TheirKirkland Signature Wild Alaskan Fish Oilis made by Trident Seafoods.
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A consumer claimed that the supplement didn’t contain the omega-3 fatty acids that it stated it had.
The lawsuit was later dismissed.
Kirkland Signature Baby Formula Is Made by Perrigo
No, Costco doesn’t actually make baby formula.
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The partnership, with the Chinet logo splashed on the bag, is no secret.
The product is produced by Ito En, a Japanese company that has been making tea since the 1960s.
This is another utterly transparent partnership, with the brand mentioned on the packaging.
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