There are dark chocolate producers all over the world, large and small. Here is some information on some popular manufacturers: a short history, and some details on the kinds of dark chocolate products they produce.
Cafe-Tasse -- Cafe-Tasse dark chocolate is produced in Belgium as part of a high-end gourmet product line. They produce many dark chocolate products that are available world-wide.
Dove -- What began as a custom formula ice cream coating in 1956 has only been getting better ever since. Dove has a good assortment of dark chocolate products sold world-wide, and is known as "Galaxy" in the UK and elsewhere.
Ghirardelli -- Some of the smoothest dark chocolate you'll find. As America's longest continuosly operating chocolate manufacturer, Ghirardelli has a fascinating history, and a great line of dark chocolates!
Godiva -- Originally found only in very exclusive "boutiques", Godiva chocolates can now be found worldwide. Still highly exclusive, these chocolates can now also be found in department stores, and even online.
Hershey -- This iconic American company is now one of the world's largest and most well known. Although most well known for their milk chocolates, Hershey has many really great dark chocolate products.
Lindt -- Lindt dark chocolate is some of the darkest, smoothest, and tastiest dark chocolate you will find. Lindt and Sprüngli's long history is a key part of chocolate history.
Nirvana -- Created to bring the quality and personal selection of chocolates found only in Belgium to the United States, Nirvana has since introduced many more high-quality dark chocolate products, all available in premier gourmet food stores and on the internet!
Noka -- With a very small, exclusive, gourmet product line, Noka chocolate brings luxury in both their product and its presentation, making Noka an ideal gourmet gift.
Toblerone -- With only a few products, Toblerone is one of the most distinctive chocolates in the world. And the dark bar is a favorite.
Valrhona -- Available for years only to commercial manufacturers, Valrhona is now one of the most sought after gourmet chocolates, with many dark chocolate varieties, including several unique single-source options.
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