Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream

Ben & Jerry's is an American ice cream company founded in 1978 by childhood friends Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in Burlington, Vermont. The company is renowned for its unique and euphoric ice cream 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, Jimmy Fallon, Colin Kaepernick, and Phish. In 2000, Ben & Jerry's was acquired by the British multinational consumer goods company Unilever, operating as an independent subsidiary. In 2025, Unilever established The Magnum Ice Cream Company to manage its ice cream brands, including Ben & Jerry's. The Magnum Ice Cream Company is headquartered in the United Kingdom, making it the ultimate owner of the brand. Ben & Jerry's products are produced in multiple countries, with manufacturing facilities in the United States and other locations worldwide. The company is known for its commitment to social and environmental causes, incorporating Fairtrade-certified ingredients and advocating for social justice through its products and operations.