- Brand origin
- United States
- Main production
- Several countries, incl. Netherlands
Ben & Jerry's is an American ice cream brand founded in Burlington, Vermont, in 1978. Ben & Jerry's is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., a publicly listed ice cream company headquartered in the Netherlands.
benjerry.comOwnership chain
- BrandBen & Jerry'sUnited States
- Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc.
- Ultimate ownerThe Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V.Netherlands
About Ben & Jerry's
What is Ben & Jerry's?
Ben & Jerry's is an ice cream brand that sells packaged ice cream, frozen desserts, and related products. The brand is known for named flavors including Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Cherry Garcia, and Chunky Monkey. Ben & Jerry's operates as a wholly owned subsidiary within The Magnum Ice Cream Company portfolio.
Who owns Ben & Jerry's?
Ben & Jerry's is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V., according to Made O'Meter's ownership data verified on 13 September 2026. The ownership chain is Ben & Jerry's, Ben & Jerry's Homemade, Inc., and The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. The ultimate owner is a publicly listed company headquartered in the Netherlands. Ben & Jerry's also has an independent board intended to protect the brand's social mission and brand integrity.
Where does Ben & Jerry's come from?
Ben & Jerry's originated in the United States. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield founded Ben & Jerry's in 1978 after opening an ice cream scoop shop in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont. Ben & Jerry's became a wholly owned subsidiary of Unilever in 2000. Ownership transferred to The Magnum Ice Cream Company after Unilever separated its ice cream business and The Magnum Ice Cream Company began trading as an independent listed company in December 2025.
What products does Ben & Jerry's make?
Ben & Jerry's makes packaged ice cream and frozen dessert products in multiple flavor ranges. Products include pints, mini cups, ice cream tubs, ice cream sandwiches, cones, and dairy-free frozen desserts. Named Ben & Jerry's products include Chocolate Fudge Brownie, Half Baked, Strawberry Cheesecake, and Cherry Garcia.
Subsidiaries: Unilever UK
Frequently asked questions about Ben & Jerry's
Is Ben & Jerry's still owned by Unilever?
- No. Ben & Jerry's is ultimately owned by The Magnum Ice Cream Company N.V. The Magnum Ice Cream Company became an independent listed company after separating from Unilever's ice cream business in 2025.
Who founded Ben & Jerry's?
- Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield founded Ben & Jerry's in 1978. The first shop opened in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont.
Where is Ben & Jerry's headquartered?
- Ben & Jerry's headquarters is in South Burlington, Vermont, United States. The brand originated in Burlington, Vermont.
Does Ben & Jerry's make dairy-free products?
- Yes. Ben & Jerry's makes dairy-free frozen desserts in addition to its conventional dairy ice cream products.
What is Ben & Jerry's best-known flavor?
- Cherry Garcia is one of Ben & Jerry's best-known named flavors. Other widely recognized flavors include Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Chunky Monkey, and Half Baked.
Sources: corporate.magnumicecream.com: annual reports.html, benjerry.com: how were structured, sec.gov, fortune.com, benjerry.com: about us, corporate.magnumicecream.com: results and presentations.html, corporate.magnumicecream.com: investors.html, theguardian.com
Sources: unilever.com, foodnavigator.com
Ownership data is compiled from public sources and verified where possible. Spotted an error? Suggest a correction below.
Products from Ben & Jerry's
34- Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice CreamFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Caramel Chew Chew Ice CreamFood β Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Cookies on Cookie DoughFood β Non-Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Cookies on Cookie Dough Non-DairyFood β Non-Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Salted Caramel Brownie Ice CreamFood β Frozen Dairy Dessert
- Cherry Garcia Ice CreamFood β Dairy (Ice Cream)
- Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough and Half Baked ice creamFood β Confectionery (Ice Cream)
- B&J's (Ben & Jerry's) ice creamFood β Frozen Dairy Dessert/Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Cookies on Cookie DoughFood β Non-Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Phish FoodFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's S'more Please! ice creamFood β Dairy
- Ben & Jerry's Sunny Honey Home Ice CreamFood β Confectionery (Ice Cream)
- Ben & Jerry's Topped Salted Caramel BrownieFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Cookie Vermont-ster SundaeFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Vanilla Brownie Ice CreamFood β Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Phish Food ice creamFood β Dairy ice cream
- Ben & Jerry's Spectacu-love Ice CreamFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge BrownieFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Bohemian Raspberry Non-Dairy Ice CreamFood β Non-Dairy Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Chocolatey Orange Chunk ice creamFood β Ice Cream
- Ben & Jerry's Brookie-es & Cream ice creamFood β Dairy ice cream
- Ben & Jerry's Cookie Dough Ice Cream SandwichFood β Ice Cream
- Ben&Jerry's Ice CreamFood β Dairy Dessert
- Ben & Jerry's Strawberry Cheesecake ice creamFood β Ice Cream
and 10 more products