San Francisco founded in 1852. Take time to slow down and feel yourself melt with each bite. Savor the luxuriously rich flavors surrounding your senses - intense creamy chocolate, delicious buttery caramel. Enjoy as the chocolate pleasure lingers. The Ghirardelli Difference: Controlling all steps for ultimate quality. Bean Selection: We select only the highest quality cocoa beans. Roasting: We use a unique roasting process for intense chocolate taste. Refining: We refine to achieve the ultimate velvety smoothness. Conching: We conche extensively to bring out unique, sophisticated flavors. Ghirardelli - moments of timeless pleasure. Proudly manufactured in California, USA.