Ghirardelli has become synonymous with high-end, flavorful chocolate in the United States. Founded by an Italian immigrant who left Genoa for South America, became a chocolatier, and eventually ...

Chocolate Rivals, Not Siblings So, is Ghirardelli owned by Hershey’s? The answer is a definitive no. Ghirardelli and Hershey’s exist as friendly competitors in the chocolate industry. Each ...

Named after the famous purveyor of chocolate, Ghirardelli Square sits on the site of the company’s original factory. Framed by stately brick buildings, the square draws lots of tourists ...