Colgate Anti-Cavity Toothpaste

Colgate is a globally recognized leader in oral care with a history dating back to 1806 when William Colgate established a starch, soap, and candle business in New York City. The brand's shift into oral hygiene began in 1873 with the introduction of aromatic toothpaste sold in jars, followed by its signature collapsible tubes in 1896.

Today, Colgate products are manufactured through an extensive international network of 79 production facilities across more than 70 countries. For the European market, a major production hub is located in Świdnica, Poland, while North American supplies are primarily produced in Tennessee and Mexico. Other significant manufacturing centers are situated in China, India, and Thailand to serve Asian and global markets.

The brand is owned by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, a publicly-traded multinational corporation headquartered in New York. The company reached its current form through a series of significant mergers, most notably the 1928 combination with Palmolive-Peet. As of 2026, it remains an independent entity widely held by global institutional investors.