Ghirardelli Chocolate Company Releases Limited Edition “Hearts in San Franciso” Chocolate Bars
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Julie Richter │ Charles Zukow Associates 415-296-0677 │ [email protected] GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY RELEASES LIMITED EDITION “HEARTS IN SAN FRANCISO” CHOCOLATE BARS PROCEEDS BENEFIT SAN FRANCISCO GENERAL HOSPITAL FOUNDATION SAN FRANCISCO (January 28, 2015)- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company has released limited edition “Hearts in San Francisco” Chocolate Bars, celebrating San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s annual public art project. The limited edition “Hearts in San Francisco” Chocolate Bars are available now at all Ghirardelli Bay Area locations and feature images of select 2015 heart sculptures on the packaging. A portion of every “Hearts in San Francisco” Chocolate Bar sold raises money to support vital programs and initiatives at Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center. The “Hearts in San Francisco” art initiative is a part of San Francisco General Hospital Foundation’s Signature Hearts Events, which includes the Heroes & Hearts luncheon and Hearts After Dark evening party and fundraiser, held annually on the Field at AT&T Park. Ghirardelli will offer three Ghirardelli Chocolate Bars: Intense Dark Sea Salt Soiree, Intense Dark Cherry Tango, and Intense Dark Twilight Delight: Sea Salt Soiree – Luxuriously deep chocolate infused with bursts of sea salt and roasted almonds. Cherry Tango – Luxuriously deep chocolate combined with tangy cherry pieces and roasted almonds. Twilight Delight – Deep, velvety chocolate with hints of mocha, blackberry and dark cherry. ### ABOUT THE GHIRARDELLI CHOCOLATE COMPANY Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, the Bay Area's first chocolate manufacturer, has a rich and vibrant history, beginning with the fascinating story of Domenico Ghirardelli, an Italian confectioner. After spending several years in South America operating Domingo's Chocolates, Ghirardelli landed in San Francisco and started the world-famous Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. With Ghirardelli’s vision in mind, Ghirardelli Chocolate Company pioneered innovations in bean roasting and became the first company to introduce bittersweet chocolate chips. The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is a manufacturer and marketer of premium chocolate products who recently celebrated 162 years of chocolate making. Incorporated in 1852, Ghirardelli has an incredibly rich American history. As America’s oldest operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has established its position as the country’s Premium Chocolate Company. Ghirardelli’s product line includes its signature Squares™ chocolate, the new minis chocolate line, Intense Dark™ chocolate, Gourmet Milk™ chocolate, Ghirardelli Chocolate Bars, other chocolate confections, baking chocolate and beverages. These items are sold through select specialty stores, grocery stores, drug stores, mass merchandisers and department stores. In addition, Ghirardelli sells a line of premium chocolate, syrups and drinks for the Food Service channel. Ghirardelli currently owns and operates 24 retail stores in seven states, including the Original Ghirardelli Ice Cream & Chocolate Shop located in San Francisco’s historic Ghirardelli Square. For more information about Ghirardelli, visit www.ghirardelli.com. About San Francisco General Hospital Foundation San Francisco General Hospital Foundation (the Foundation) is an independent 501(c)3 not-for-profit corporation that provides philanthropic support to Priscilla and Mark Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center (Zuckerberg San Francisco General). The Foundation is dedicated to promoting excellence in research, education and care for all at Zuckerberg San Francisco General. Funds raised by the Foundation allow Zuckerberg San Francisco General to continue its long history of providing compassionate and high quality health care to San Francisco and northern San Mateo County. In addition to the Heart of Our City Capital Campaign, currently underway, some of the programs funded wholly or in part by the Foundation include the Avon Comprehensive Breast Care Program, Children’s Health Center, HIV/AIDS Division Positive Health Program, Acute Care for Elders (ACE) Unit, HIVE – formerly Bay Area Perinatal AIDS Center (BAPAC) and the Orthopaedic Trauma Institute. For more information, please visit www.sfghf.org or www.Facebook.com/SFGHFoundation. 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