Colgate Zahnpasta

Colgate — brand overview

Colgate Zahnpasta (Colgate toothpaste) is part of the Colgate oral care line originally developed in the United States. The Colgate name traces to William Colgate's business origins in the early 19th century, with the toothpaste brand and modern corporate identity evolving over the 19th and 20th centuries.

Manufacturing and origin

Colgate toothpaste is produced in multiple countries worldwide. Colgate-Palmolive operates regional manufacturing and distribution facilities across North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. As a result, specific Colgate toothpaste tubes are commonly manufactured in the region where they are sold rather than in a single country of origin.

Ownership and corporate details

The original company of origin was Colgate & Company. Today the Colgate brand is owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company, a global consumer goods firm headquartered in New York, United States (ultimate owner as of 2026). Colgate-Palmolive manages the brand through regional subsidiaries and local distributors responsible for manufacturing, marketing, regulatory compliance, and distribution in each market.