The Ghirardelli Difference. At Ghirardelli, creating premium, high quality chocolate is our time honored tradition and our passion. We maintain our commitment to excellence by controlling the entire chocolate making process from bean to finished product – one of a few companies in the world to do so. This has allowed us to create our own unique process that we call The Ghirardelli Difference, developed to ensure the highest quality standards are maintained for a rich and delicious chocolate experience each and every time.