Colgate Max Fresh Toothpaste

Colgate is a world-renowned oral hygiene brand that has become a household name since its inception in the early 19th century. Originally founded in 1806 by William Colgate in New York City, the company first produced starch, soap, and candles. It wasn't until 1873, years after the founder's death, that the company introduced its first aromatic toothpaste, which was originally sold in glass jars. The brand made a significant leap in 1896 by introducing the first collapsible toothpaste tube, an innovation that revolutionized dental hygiene distribution.

Today, the brand is owned by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, an American multinational consumer products giant headquartered in New York City. The company was formed through the 1928 merger of Colgate & Company and the Palmolive-Peet Company. Because of its massive global reach, Colgate toothpaste is manufactured in dozens of facilities worldwide to serve regional markets efficiently. Major production hubs include Morristown (USA), Guanajuato (Mexico), Świdnica (Poland), Guangzhou (China), and Baddi (India). In the UK and Europe, many products originate from the facility in Poland, though the supply chain is highly decentralized and can vary by specific product line.