PETER PAUL PHILIPPINES CORPORATION

The Peter Paul Candy Manufacturing was established in 1919 in New Haven, Conn. USA. The company was founded by Peter Paul Halajian and five Armenian associates who joined together to expand Halajian's home-made chocolate business and open a small shop. The product was made at night when air was coolest and sold fresh, door-to-door the following day..... On June 29, 1946, a couple of days before the Philippines gained independence from the American rule, and 48 years after freedom from Spanish domination, Peter Paul Philippine Corporation was established in Barrio Pahinga, Candelaria, Quezon Province, making the company one of the corporate forerunners of a then young nation. The plant which was built in 46 days was founded for the purpose of manufacturing desiccated coconut to supply its then parent company, Peter Paul Inc. of Naugatuck, Connecticut, USA, makers of the famous Mounds and Almond Joy chocolate bars. High quality manufacturing standards were established to ensure the..

Also known as: Peter Paul, Peter Paul Corp., Peter Paul Inc., Peter Paul Philippine Corp.

Primary location: Pasig City Philippines