Who We Are (and Why We Make Chocolate Matter)
Since 1922, we’ve crafted chocolate from bean to bar—using the finest ingredients and our family recipe to create something bigger than just a treat.
Great Chocolate. Bigger Purpose.
At World’s Finest Chocolate, making chocolate is our calling. As an employee-owned, Chicago-based manufacturer, we’re proud to craft chocolate that fuels purpose as much as it satisfies a craving.
Our chocolate and confections support communities near and far — through fundraising programs that empower schools and teams, and through Give Back Bars that help retailers raise money for affiliated charities.
We believe great chocolate should do more than taste good. It should make a difference for our customers, our communities, and the people who make it possible every day.
Three Generations. One Goal: Make Chocolate Mean More.
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1949
1960-1980
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Present
Heritage Rooted In Deliciousness
Since 1939, World’s Finest® Chocolate has crafted premium chocolate directly from the cocoa bean. We ensure that every piece will satisfy your chocolate cravings by using only the finest raw ingredients and our unique family recipe.
Pioneering Chocolate Fundraising
Our founder, Ed Opler, Sr., pioneered chocolate product fundraising, starting with our first customer: Zion High School. Just outside of the city of Chicago, the Zion HS band was the first group ever to do commercialized product fundraising. Since 1949, we’ve helped our customers raise over $3,700,000,000!
The Gift of Chocolate Was Born
World’s Finest® developed our gift offerings from the 1960s through the 1980s, selling to corporations around Chicago who gave our chocolate as gifts to their employees and customers. Many of our gift products can be personalized, making your gift extra special.
An Exciting New Chapter, of Cherries
In 2006, World’s Finest® Chocolate acquired Queen Anne® from a cherry processor in Michigan. Since then, the classic good taste of America’s #1 Cherry Cordials has been made from our Chicago headquarters.
Great Chocolate, Bigger Purpose.
Today, World’s Finest Chocolate continues its family legacy, led by Eddie Opler. We are a leader nationwide in chocolate fundraising, serving thousands of schools and organizations each year, as well as helping retailers raise money for their own charitable causes.
Delivering Extraordinary Value with Fun and Purpose
We are passionate about our products and are thrilled to truly make a difference for children, families and communities worldwide. Our programs have helped groups raise over $4.7 billion since 1949 for playgrounds, student experiences, uniforms, sports equipment, field trips, and more.
Make Delicious Chocolate
For decades, World's Finest Chocolate has made high-quality chocolate products in the USA, with headquarters & manufacturing based in Chicago, Illinois. We've crafted delicious chocolate bars since 1922- countless families have said they have enjoyed our chocolate and sold it as kids!
Provide High-Quality, Affordable Products
We pride ourselves on offering fundraisers built on a low price point that still deliver the exceptional taste that's been loved by generations.
Offer Easy to Execute Fundraising Solutions
With expert support, a beloved product, and campaigns that can be run in as little as two weeks, anyone can be successful with World's Finest Chocolate! And we're always evolving, including a new cashless payment platform and new flavors & products.
