Is Ghirardelli Made in USA?
Last checked Oct 13, 2026 · 34 verified products · see the evidence
Partially — Some Products Made in USA
Ghirardelli's core product lines are made in the USA in San Leandro, CA, but the brand has known exceptions where some products are manufactured overseas. Look for explicit "Made in USA" labeling on individual items.
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Manufacturing Details
- Made in
- San Leandro, CA
- Headquarters
- San Leandro, CA
- Location detail
- Specific city confirmed
- History
- Long-established (50+ years)
- Founded
- 1852
How we verified Ghirardelli
Most recent check: Oct 13, 2026
From the brand's website
We re-read ghirardelli.com on Oct 11, 2026 and did not find an explicit statement about where its products are made. This page relies on the other evidence below.Amazon listings
We read the live Amazon listing for 34 of the 34 Ghirardelli products on this page (most recently Oct 13, 2026). 6 of them state US origin on the listing itself:
- “Made in USA” on Ghirardelli Dark Sea Salt Caramel Chocolate Squares 50 Count
- “Made in USA” on Ghirardelli Intense Dark 72% Cacao Twilight Delight Bars 12-Pack
- “Made in USA” on Ghirardelli Mocha Hot Chocolate Mix 10.5oz
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About Ghirardelli
Ghirardelli has been crafting premium chocolate in California since 1852, making it the oldest continuously operating chocolate company in the United States, with all products manufactured at their facility in San Leandro, California.
Heritage & History
Domenico 'Domingo' Ghirardelli arrived in San Francisco during the Gold Rush of 1849, initially selling supplies to miners before turning his attention to chocolate. In 1852, he established what would become the Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, making it the oldest continuously operating chocolate manufacturer in the United States. The company's original factory on Jackson Street in San Francisco grew into the iconic Ghirardelli Square complex on the city's waterfront, which today serves as a historic landmark and tourist destination.
Ghirardelli pioneered several innovations in American chocolate making. In 1865, the company developed a process for making ground chocolate by hanging bags of chocolate liquor and pressing out the cocoa butter, creating a drier, more intense chocolate powder. This technique became the foundation for the brand's signature rich flavor profile. The company was acquired by Golden Grain Macaroni Company in 1963, then by Quaker Oats, before Swiss chocolate giant Lindt & Sprüngli purchased Ghirardelli in 1998. Throughout these ownership changes, the commitment to California manufacturing has remained constant.
Made in San Leandro, California
Ghirardelli's manufacturing operations are centered at their facility in San Leandro, California, in the San Francisco Bay Area. The plant produces the full range of Ghirardelli products — chocolate squares in dozens of flavors, premium baking chips, unsweetened cocoa powder, chocolate bars, brownie mixes, hot cocoa mixes, and the professional-grade chocolate sauces used by baristas and pastry chefs nationwide.
The San Leandro facility controls the entire chocolate-making process from bean roasting through final packaging. Ghirardelli sources cacao beans from carefully selected farms and processes them using proprietary roasting and conching techniques that have been refined over more than 170 years. The company's signature 'slow-melt' chocolate squares — individually wrapped confections that have become a defining American premium chocolate format — are produced entirely at the California facility, as are their baking products that have made Ghirardelli a staple in American home kitchens.
American-Made Ghirardelli Products
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Ghirardelli made in the USA?
Ghirardelli is partially made in the United States. Core product lines are American-made in San Leandro, CA, but some products have known exceptions. All chocolate products manufactured in San Leandro, CA since 1852. Oldest chocolate company in continuous operation in the USA. Factory produces squares, bars, baking products, cocoa, sauces, and mixes.
Where is Ghirardelli made?
Ghirardelli is made in San Leandro, CA. The company is headquartered in San Leandro, CA.
Which Ghirardelli products are made in the USA?
We carry 34 verified American-made Ghirardelli products across Food & Beverages. Every listing links directly to a trusted online store with verified manufacturing evidence.