Ghirardelli's growing world of chocolate.

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A new line of premium baking, hot cocoa, candy making, and dipping products with zip-up pouches that are easy to open, use, reseal, and store has been unveiled by Ghirardelli Chocolate Company, San Francisco, Calif.

A traditional favorite, Ghirardelli's Premium Hot Cocoa comes in three enticing flavors and new formulations for a cocoa that dissolves easily and has rich flavors. The newest flavor, Chocolate Caramel Premium Hot Cocoa, joins Double Chocolate and Chocolate Mocha in the flavor lineup. The classic Double Chocolate powder can be used to make traditional hot cocoa drinks and also serves as a sprinkle topping over everything, from specialty coffee drinks to iced hot cocoa to desserts. These are available in 10.5 ounce zip-up pouches, which contain nine servings of hot cocoa, while Double Chocolate also is available in on-the-go individual packets (.85 ounces).

Another product launch involves Ghirardelli's Premium Candy Making & Dipping Wafers. They can be microwaved and even reheated. Evenly sized, the wafers ensure consistent easy melting and...