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Scharffen Berger, originally founded in San Francisco by Robert Steinberg and John Scharffenberger, is a producer of artisan chocolate. After being acquired by The Hershey Company in 2005, it continues to produce a variety of chocolate products. Among its offerings are bars, baking chocolate, and cocoa powder, which are distinct for their precise blend of beans sourced from specific regions around the world.