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Ghirardelli Peppermint Bark items

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Leandro, Calif.

December 13, 2017

Whether you’re looking to escape the cold or slip that last minute gift under the Christmas tree, Ghirardelli has you covered this holiday season.

Ghirardelli Vanilla Caramel Squares

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Leandro, Calif.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

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.

Ghirardelli Bourbon Caramel Squares

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co., San Francisco

Alyse Thompson-Richards

June 28, 2017

Ghirardelli recently debuted the Dark Chocolate Bourbon Caramel Square, now available at grocery and drug stores nationwide

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 steps for Big Candy

Major manufacturers agree to reduce calories, update packaging.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

May 17, 2017

I’ll admit: I didn’t see this coming. Last week, eight major candy manufacturers — a confectionery Justice League, if you will — joined forces on a new mission, but it’s not to stamp out crime.

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-Richards

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.

Krispy Kreme doughnuts made with Ghirardelli chocolate

April 7, 2017

Two of the world’s most indulgent treat creators—Krispy Kreme Doughnuts and Ghirardelli—are combining the indulgence of premium Ghirardelli chocolate with the deliciously satisfying taste of Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Just Desserts white chocolate flavored snickerdoodle bites

Ghirardelli white chocolate-flavored snickerdoodle bites

January 23, 2017

Just Desserts expanded its innovative Bites line with the new Ghirardelli White Chocolate Flavored Snickerdoodle Bites, which will be featured at the Specialty Food Association’s Winter Fancy Food Show in San Francisco, California from January 22-24, 2017.

Packaged Facts: Premium chocolate influences innovation in candy, food and beverage industries

Premium chocolate dollar sales grew by 5 percent over the last year.

Alyse Thompson-Richards

September 16, 2016

In the 11th edition of “Chocolate Candy Market in the U.S.,” Packaged Facts, a division of MarketResearch.com, reports that premium chocolate makes up just 18 percent of total chocolate dollar sales and 14 percent of unit sales, but it still leads the way in developing flavor trends and new product formulations, particularly in the use of clean-label ingredients.