History: in Vevey, Daniel Peter invented milk chocolate
ThoseHistory here – 1875 –
One night, Daniel Peter invents milk chocolate
A visionary, the former candle seller found the recipe 150 years ago to make a mixture of cocoa and “good Swiss milk” exportable.
Published: 01/11/2025, 3:09 p.m.
Born in Moudon, friend of Henri Nestlé, Daniel Peter was also a mayor of Vevey.
© Nestlé Historical Archives, Vevey
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