Ghirardelli Chocolate - Ownership and Business Overview

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Ownership

Who owns Ghirardelli Chocolate?

Ghirardelli Chocolate is owned by Chocoladefabriken Lindt & Sprüngli AG. It was acquired on January 12, 1998.

Ghirardelli Chocolate Business Overview

Where is Ghirardelli Chocolate headquartered?

Ghirardelli Chocolate is headquartered in San Leandro, California.

What sector is Ghirardelli Chocolate in?

Ghirardelli Chocolate is a food company.

When was Ghirardelli Chocolate founded?

Ghirardelli Chocolate was founded in 1852.

Food M&A Summary in 1998

Out of 60 sectors in the Mergr database, food ranked 10 in number of deals in 1998. The largest food acquisition in 1998 was Cook Family Foods - which was acquired by Conagra Brands for $75M.

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Ghirardelli Chocolate Co.

1111 139th Avenue,
San Leandro, California 94578
United States,
(510) 346-3126
www.ghirardelli.com

Ghirardelli Chocolate Co. is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products. The Company's product line includes branded confections, gift and baking items, as well as industrial products for the confection, bakery, dairy and food service industries.


Company Summary

SECTOR

Food

Established

1852

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