We Cultivate Better
Through five generations of leadership in the industry, we’ve created a collaborative culture where honorably sourced ingredients and strong relationships contribute to expertly crafted, high-quality chocolate. It’s something we’ve done since 1868.
Committed to Agroforesty

We’ve joined forces with other industry members to tackle deforestation and ensure the protection and restoration of forests for a thriving cocoa community.

Learn more about the Cocoa & Forests Initiative
Download our Initial Cocoa & Forests Initiative Action Plans

QUALITY

Protecting
The Flavor
Guittard protects the quality, taste, and integrity of chocolate. We’re dedicated to the future of cacao and the art and craft of chocolate making through honorable sourcing, uncompromising standards, and proprietary techniques.

LEADERSHIP

Leading
The Craft
Guittard is a leader in the industry through strict sourcing and buying standards as well as visioning, creating, and implementing long-term, positive change within the cocoa and chocolate industries.

RELATIONSHIPS

Fostering
Good Business
Guittard creates strong, trusted, respectful relationships with farmers, employees, and customers. We cultivate positive connections throughout our supply chain and at every stage of the process.

Expert Crafting

Our innovative spirit shines through in our day-to-day operations—a hands-on approach to crafting new blends while using heritage techniques and original recipes—all with the goal of honoring the full flavors of the cacao we’ve sourced.

Family
Family
Community
Involvement
Community<br>Involvement
Safe Quality Food
Safe Quality Food
Buying
Standards
Buying<br>Standards
Environmental
Stewardship
Environmental<br>Stewardship
Making Chocolate
Making Chocolate