Ghirardelli enters packaged cookie market after surpassing 1 billion dollars in revenue

Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has expanded into the packaged cookie category, Food Dive reported. The 174-year-old brand will compete directly against premium market offerings, including Mondelēz International's Tate's Bake Shop and Ferrero's Famous Amos. [1]

The product launch follows a period of growth for the San Francisco-founded manufacturer. Ghirardelli topped 1 billion dollars in revenue last year for the first time, according to a LinkedIn post by the brand's chief executive officer cited by Food Dive. [1]

Parent company Lindt & Sprüngli stated in its annual report that 2025 was a landmark year for Ghirardelli, as the brand continued to lead the premiumization of home baking across North America, Food Dive reported. [1]

A chocolate bar is a confection usually shaped in an oblong or rectangular form containing dark, milk, or white chocolate, which can also include mixtures of nuts, fruit, caramel, nougat, and wafers. [2]