Ben & Jerry's
Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc., trading and commonly known as Ben & Jerry's, is an American company that manufactures ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. Founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, the company went from a single ice cream parlor to a multi-national brand over the course of a few decades. The company was sold in 2000 to the multinational conglomerate Unilever but operates as an independent subsidiary. Its present-day headquarters is in South Burlington, Vermont, with its factory in Waterbury, Vermont.
Factory in Waterbury, Vermont | |
Trade name | Ben & Jerry's |
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| Company type | Subsidiary |
| Industry | Food processing |
| Founded | May 5, 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, U.S. |
| Founders | |
| Headquarters | South Burlington, Vermont , United States |
Number of locations | 558 (2019) |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Dave Stever (CEO) |
| Products | Ice cream |
| Parent | Unilever |
| Website | www |
Ben & Jerry's is known for their original flavors, many of which incorporate foods and desserts mixed with ice cream. Some of these flavors have been themed after musicians, comedians, and public figures, such as Jerry Garcia, Stephen Colbert, Colin Kaepernick and Phish. The company and its two founders have also been noted for their political activism and advocacy for social justice. This includes the way their products have been manufactured, marketed, and distributed.