Palmolive is not a German company; it is an iconic American brand of household and personal care products owned by the Colgate-Palmolive Company, which is a major United States-based multinational corporation headquartered on Park Avenue in New York City. While the brand traces its historical roots back to the late 19th century in America through the development of the original palm and olive oil soap formula, its products are manufactured and distributed across more than two hundred countries worldwide.