Ben & Jerry’s

Ben & Jerry's, founded in 1978 by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, began as a small ice cream scoop shop in a converted gas station in Burlington, Vermont. Known for their inventive and whimsical flavors, such as Cherry Garcia and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Ben & Jerry's has grown into a global brand available in 33 countries. The company is dedicated to sustainable practices and social responsibility, advocating for issues like environmental conservation and economic justice.

Ben & Jerry’s operates under a three-part mission: product quality, economic sustainability, and social activism, making it one of the first ice cream companies to use Fairtrade-certified ingredients and oppose artificial growth hormones in dairy products. The company's locations include its original factory in Waterbury, Vermont, which is open for public tours and produces over 350,000 pints of ice cream daily. This factory has become a tourist attraction, offering insights into the brand's unique history and production processes.