1936: Ice Cream from the “Cold Franz” was the first slogan, with which the name Peters became well-known in Lippstadt. As a confectionary master Franz Peters founded a small ice cream parlour in the heart of Lippstadt. During winter it became a café. Soon the Café Peters also became well-known outside the borders of the city for its exceptionally delicious tarts and biscuits, which were served there.
1975: Starts the first chocolate manufacture. At the beginning they only supply small confectionaries with fresh truffles. Soon they achieve the first big customer called Most. Soon Lufthansa and others follow.
1977: The high quality of Peters looms on the horizon. Soon Café Peters gets the award “Goldene Kaffeetasse”, which is similar to the Michelin Star. 1996: The company expands the export business.
2008: Norbert Frochte-Peters develops the Pecaré®. Finest truffle fillings are enrobed with a razor-thin shell. The manufacturing process is patent-protected by Peters, the Trademark and the design is protected as well. Peters’ products are currently shipped to more than 31 countries. Thanks to the innovative assortment Peters is able to grow even in these difficult times.
2011: Peters’ Outlet Store was turned into a Flagstore. On 200 m² customers will find the whole PETERS range presented in a very elegant and stylish way. Customers enter the showroom through a chocolate box and leave it through a Pecaré Tin. Visitors will also find a range of delicacies out of Peters’ bakery – freshly produced.
