16 Costco Items That Should Have Their Own Kirkland Signature Versions - Tasting Table

"Costco has so many excellent items in its enormous warehouse. Even with all those products and goodies, there are some gaps where the Kirkland Signature brand does not touch. As loyal Costco members and fans, we would love to see some of these products available as store-brand versions. Oftentimes, things at the big box store are white labeled from popular brands anyway, so it stands to reason that Costco may want to go that route."

"Many of the items on this list are common household foods and pantry staples, so it would make sense to have a non-name-brand option available. Since you likely already have many of these products, a Kirkland Signature alternative could be cost-effective while remaining high quality. You might be surprised as you read this list, and maybe we will give Costco some ideas for new product launches."

"Salad dressing is a common household ingredient that many people keep in their fridge out of sheer convenience. As easy as it is to make it at home, sometimes you simply can't be bothered after a long workday, or don't have the right ingredients to craft what you need for a specific meal. Costco has name-brand options like Olive Garden Italian dressing and Hidden Valley homestyle ranch on its shelves."

"But it would make sense to have some other flavors and options on offer, and since dressing is such an everyday item, we're actually surprised Kirkland doesn't make its own version to incorporate into the mix. As an example, Trader Joe's buttermilk ranch was the No. 1 pick in a previous Tasting Table ranch dressing ranking, so Kirkland could come up with a fantastic product that might compete."

Costco carries many products but has gaps where Kirkland Signature does not offer store-brand alternatives. Many missing items are everyday household foods and pantry staples, making a non-name-brand option potentially cost-effective while maintaining quality. The presence of white-labeled products from popular brands suggests Costco could pursue similar sourcing for Kirkland versions. Salad dressing is highlighted as a convenient fridge staple, with current name-brand options such as Olive Garden Italian dressing and Hidden Valley homestyle ranch. The lack of Kirkland salad dressing is framed as surprising because dressing is widely used and multiple flavors could broaden choices. Examples from other retailers suggest Costco could develop competitive varieties.

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