Daniel Peter was a Swiss chocolatier born on March 9, 1836, in the town of Vevey, Switzerland. He is best known for inventing milk chocolate by combining cocoa powder with condensed milk, a process that revolutionized the chocolate industry. His innovation led to the creation of a smoother and creamier chocolate product that became popular worldwide. In 1875, Daniel Peter partnered with Henri Nestlé, a food scientist, to further develop his milk chocolate recipe. This collaboration resulted in the establishment of the Nestlé brand, which is now one of the largest food and beverage companies globally. Peter's contributions to chocolate-making have left a lasting legacy in the confectionery world.