Guittard Chocolate Company is a fifth generation Bay Area chocolate maker celebrated for crafting world-class couverture chocolate based on traditional French methods. Founded in San Francisco in 1868, Guittard Chocolate Company is the oldest continuously family-owned and operated chocolate-making business in the United States. Guittard is an industry leader in its global efforts to promote sustainability of the environment of the cocoa-growing regions and the well being of cocoa workers. This approach is exemplified through its mission to Cultivate Better(TM) through honorable sourcing, expert crafting and a collaborative culture.