Ghirardeli | Snack Food & Wholesale Bakery

Candy makers reach goals for package transparency, portion control

Report highlights progress made under pledge to Partnership for a Healthier America.

September 8, 2022

Candy manufacturers have offered more products containing 200 calories or fewer and with front-of-pack calorie labels, as outlined in a new report from Partnership for a Healthier America and the NCA.

Ghirardelli to revamp flagship location in Ghirardelli Square

Three-phase project to be completed by 2024.

January 17, 2022

Situated in San Francisco's Fisherman's Wharf area, Ghirardelli Square has been home to the beloved chocolate brand since 1893.

Ghirardelli updates Intense Dark packaging

Packaging features modernized font, bold colors, improved product photography.

November 8, 2021

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is launching a new look and feel for its Intense Dark line to make it easier for shoppers to find on-shelf and to better communicate its intense flavor.

Ghirardelli Vanilla Caramel Squares

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Leandro, Calif.

Alyse Thompson

September 13, 2017

Ghirardelli’s newest addition to its Square line combines luscious, buttery caramel with a touch of vanilla and smooth milk chocolate.

Caramel gains popularity despite production challenges

Caramel growing as a confection and an ingredient.

Bernie Pacyniak

July 7, 2017

What can go wrong in producing caramel. Just about everything, from atmospheric conditions, temperature controls, heating elements, barometric pressure and more.

Kettle Award shines on Sara Clair

Clair earns committee's recognition for work with Brown & Haley, Confectionery Foundation.

Bernie Pacyniak

May 24, 2017

Sara Clair, director of product development for Brown & Haley, received the industry’s most prestigious award, the gleaming copper kettle.

Big Candy announces partnership with nonprofit to reduce calories in individually-wrapped products

Eight major producers to make products with 200 calories or fewer, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson

May 12, 2017

Eight major candy manufacturers have committed to reducing calories in their individually-wrapped products and updating front-of-pack nutrition labels as part of an ongoing effort to offer consumers greater choice and transparency.

Ghirardelli Premium Sauce and Brownie Flavored Squares and Bars

San Leandro, Calif.

Alison Soley

June 19, 2015

“Our customers have so much passion and love for our Ghirardelli brownie mixes that we decided to make a chocolate flavor inspired by them,” says Marty Thompson, ceo, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is 'punching up premium'

As one of the leaders in the premium chocolate segment, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. looks to expand the category with innovative products and marketing support.

Bernie Pacyniak

February 14, 2012

As one of the leaders in the premium chocolate segment, Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. looks to expand the category with innovative products and marketing support.