GHIRARDELLI® KICKS OFF SPOOKY SEASON WITH THE RETURN OF JACK O'LANTERN CHOCOLATES

The limited-time collection features three favorite milk chocolate varieties for savoring and sharing all season long

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Ghirardelli Chocolate Company is welcoming spooky season with the nationwide return of its Jack O'Lantern chocolates. Featuring three favorite milk chocolate varieties in a fun season shape, the collection adds Ghirardelli's signature quality and indulgence to the fall traditions and everyday moments that make this time of year worth savoring. 

While Halloween may culminate on October 31, the celebration starts well before the first trick-or treater arrives. From decorating the house, and stocking the candy bowl, to scary movie marathons, Halloween parties and cozy nights at home, Ghirardelli's Jack O'Lantern chocolates are designed to make every moment a little sweeter. 

The seasonal lineup includes Milk Chocolate Caramel, Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple, and a seasonal assortment bag including Milk Chocolate solid. Available in individual and assorted bags, the chocolates are made for enjoying as a seasonal self-treat, sharing at fall gatherings or adding a premium touch to Halloween candy bowls.

"Chocolate has always been part of the moments people look forward to each Halloween season," said Bobby Oliver, Vice President, Head of Marketing at Ghirardelli Chocolate Company. "Our Jack O'Lantern chocolates bring a playful twist to the Ghirardelli flavors fans know and love, making the season a little more special." 

The 2026 Ghirardelli fall collection includes: 

• Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple Jack O'Lanterns: Milk chocolate filled with caramel and crisp, tart apple flavor notes. Available in a 4.1 oz. bag for a suggested retail price of $7.99.
  
  
• Milk Chocolate Caramel Jack O'Lanterns: Ghirardelli's most popular Milk Chocolate Caramel recipe gets a festive makeover, pairing slow-melting milk chocolate with a luscious, buttery caramel filling. Available in a 4.1 oz. bag for a suggested retail price of $7.99.
  
  
• Chocolate Assortment Jack O'Lanterns: Ghirardelli's best-selling milk chocolate varieties come together in one bag, including Milk Chocolate Caramel, solid Milk Chocolate and Milk Chocolate Caramel Apple. Available in a 4.1 oz. bag for a suggested retail price of $7.99.

For larger gatherings, Halloween parties and households that like to keep their favorite chocolates on hand throughout the season, the Chocolate Assortment Jack O'Lanterns are also available in club-size bags, including a 15.2 oz. bag at Costco and a 12.4 oz. bag at Sam's Club and BJ's. 

As the #1 premium Halloween chocolate brand, Ghirardelli is giving chocolate lovers another reason to trade up their traditional candy bowl. The limited-time collection is available now at major retailers nationwide, while supplies last. 

Follow @Ghirardelli for more seasonal inspiration and ways to make fall A Bite Better™. 

About The Ghirardelli Chocolate Company
Ghirardelli is passionate about quality bean-to-bar chocolate and all the ways its fans enjoy it. Founded in San Francisco in 1852, the company takes pride in producing premium chocolate products with the highest quality ingredients. Ghirardelli is one of the few large-scale U.S. chocolate companies that controls the entire manufacturing process, from cocoa bean sourcing and production to finished product. This approach, combined with Ghirardelli's proprietary bean blend and unique methods of roasting and processing, ensures customers are rewarded with the highest quality and richest products. Ghirardelli makes life A Bite Better™! For more information, visit https://www.ghirardelli.com/about-ghirardelli. 

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