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About Guittard Chocolate Company:

Founded in San Francisco in 1868, Guittard Chocolate Company is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated chocolatier in the United States. Guittard is dedicated to creating fantastic chocolate, to the people they work with, and to their relationships with farmers, suppliers, and customers. They've been a leader for five generations, creating a collaborative culture where sustainably sourced ingredients and strong relationships contribute to making high-quality, consistent chocolate and nurture better business. They make thoughtful choices to protect the flavor of chocolate, celebrating the origin of heirloom trees and helping farmers improve their income and increase capacity. Their sustainable sourcing extends to all of their ingredients, not just cacao.

Guittard works to build relationships that support and maintain thriving cocoa-growing communities, from collaborating with farmers on post-harvest techniques to developing education programs and focusing on women's empowerment. They're also dedicated to their employees, and they're proud to have second- and third-generation Guittard employees among their ranks. As an industry leader, Guittard drives meaningful collaboration around cacao-growing issues. They're committed to responsible sourcing throughout their supply chain and do not tolerate illegal practices, including child labor and unsafe working conditions. They are a founding member of the World Cocoa Foundation and work closely with governments in cacao-producing countries to advance better agriculture practices, policy, cocoa breeding, and labor conditions.