Ben & Jerry's Non-Dairy Cookies on Cookie Dough

Ben & Jerry's is a globally recognized brand that began in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, in 1978. Founded by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, the brand became famous for its chunky, eccentric flavors and its strong commitment to social activism and corporate responsibility. Today, while maintaining a large degree of autonomy over its mission, Ben & Jerry's is a prominent subsidiary of the multinational consumer goods giant Unilever.

Manufacturing for Ben & Jerry's is decentralized to meet global demand efficiently. While its primary and historic manufacturing hubs remain in Vermont, USA (with facilities in Waterbury and St. Albans), the brand also utilizes Unilever’s extensive production network. In Europe, production is largely centered at the Unilever ice cream factory in Hellendoorn, Netherlands. This distribution allows the brand to maintain freshness and reduce the carbon footprint associated with international shipping.