Hauser Chocolatier

What Hauser Chocolatier does

Hauser Chocolatier (legal entity Hauser Foods, Inc.; also operating as Hauser Chocolates) is a privately held, for-profit artisanal chocolate producer founded in 1983 and headquartered in Westerly, United States. The company manufactures hand-crafted chocolates, truffles, and gift assortments and distributes them through three channels: a physical retail presence, a direct-to-consumer e-commerce site at hauserchocolates.com, and a corporate gifting business serving business clients.

The product line is built on traditional hand-crafted confectionery techniques rather than proprietary technology; no AI, automation, software platform, or technology stack is disclosed in the available source material. The company employs 11-50 people, consistent with a small-batch specialty food producer rather than an industrial confectioner. The active website and operating status indicate ongoing production and fulfillment across all three channels.

The business model is a straightforward specialty-foods revenue model: per-unit and per-assortment sales to retail walk-in customers, online DTC buyers, and corporate clients purchasing gift assortments. Pricing is not publicly disclosed, and there is no evidence of subscription programs, licensing, or B2B contract structures beyond ad hoc corporate gifting orders. Ownership is private with no disclosed investors, parent company, or funding history; no management team, M&A activity, certifications, patents, partnerships, or awards are documented in the available data.

Name

Hauser Chocolatier

Legal name

Hauser Foods, Inc.

Website

https://hauserchocolates.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1983

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hauser Chocolatier is a privately held, Westerly-based artisanal chocolate producer founded in 1983 that hand-crafts chocolates, truffles, and gift assortments for retail, online, and corporate gifting customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Artisan Confectionery

NAICS

Chocolate and Confectionery Manufacturing (31135), Confectionery Manufacturing from Purchased Chocolate (311352)

SIC

Sugar & Confectionery Products (2060)

akta.pro primary industry

Confectionery Manufacturing (Chocolate, Candy, Gum) (AFAKAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Specialty Chocolatiers & Confectionery (CRAHAGAH), Chocolate & Chocolate Confectionery (CRADABAA), Chocolate & Confectionery Patisseries (Bonbons, Truffles, Macarons) (THAFAFAL)

Keywords

• Hand-crafted chocolates
• Artisan truffles
• Chocolate gift assortments
• Corporate chocolate gifts
• Confectionery manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Westerly

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Core offering

Hauser Chocolatier produces hand-crafted chocolates, truffles, and gift assortments for retail, online, and corporate clients. The company manufactures artisan confectionery products under the Hauser Foods, Inc. legal entity, serving individual consumers and corporate gift-givers through multiple sales channels.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hand-crafted Chocolates Hand-crafted chocolates produced by Hauser Chocolatier for retail, online, and corporate clients seeking premium artisan confectionery.
• Truffles Hand-crafted chocolate truffles sold to retail, online, and corporate customers as part of the company's confectionery offerings.
• Gift Assortments Curated gift assortments of chocolates and truffles offered to retail consumers, online shoppers, and corporate clients for gift-giving occasions.

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights3 records

Emerging players

• Ethel M Chocolates: Artisan chocolate brand producing premium gift assortments, truffles, and seasonal collections primarily in the U.S. Southwest; comparable to Hauser on craft positioning and gifting-led assortment strategy.

Direct peers

• See's Candies: Long-standing U.S. premium chocolate and gift assortment brand with strong retail and corporate gifting channels; highly comparable on product mix (boxed chocolates, truffles, seasonal assortments) though larger in scale.
• Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory: Franchised U.S. chocolatier producing premium chocolates, caramels, and fudge sold through company-owned and franchised retail plus wholesale; comparable on craft positioning, gift assortment focus, and brick-and-mortar retail model.
• Lake Champlain Chocolates: Vermont-based craft chocolatier producing premium truffles, gift assortments, and bar collections for retail, online, and corporate gifting — closely matching Hauser's premium hand-crafted positioning, channel mix, and scale.
• Vosges Haut-Chocolat: Chicago-based artisanal chocolatier selling premium truffles, chocolate bars, and gift collections online and through boutiques; closely aligned with Hauser on craft positioning, premium pricing, and gifting focus.
• L.A. Burdick Chocolates: New England-rooted premium chocolatier producing hand-crafted truffles, bonbons, and gift assortments for retail, online, and wholesale; comparable on craft positioning and New England brand heritage.
• Fannie May: Heritage U.S. boxed-chocolate and truffle brand with retail stores, online, and seasonal gifting assortment lines; comparable craft-to-mass-premium positioning and similar retail plus gift assortment model.

Broad incumbents

• Godiva Chocolatier: Global premium chocolate brand selling boxed chocolates, truffles, and seasonal gifts through retail boutiques, online, and wholesale; competes with Hauser in premium gifting but at far greater scale and global reach.
• Ghirardelli Chocolate Company: Established U.S. premium chocolate brand selling gift squares, boxed chocolates, and seasonal assortments through retail, online, and foodservice — a broad incumbent overlapping with Hauser's premium gifting assortment lines.
• Lindt & Sprüngli: Swiss premium chocolate manufacturer selling truffles, gift boxes, and seasonal assortments globally; relevant peer given overlap with Hauser's truffle and gift assortment lines, though at vastly larger scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights4 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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