Ben & Jerry’s. The name says it all. Once a small local enterprise, the homegrown ice cream superstar has sweetened the lives of millions around the globe, and it all started at their humble beginnings right in Burlington, Vermont. In 1978, Ben and Jerry opened their ice cream shop at the corner of St. Paul and College Streets in a former gas station, and the rest is history.
After participating in an ice cream-making course from Pennsylvania State University’s Creamery, Ben and Jerry opened their ice cream parlor in Burlington.
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Ben & Jerry’s now produces more than 250,000 pints of ice cream per day. With over 60 flavors of ice cream, Ben & Jerry’s has become the paragon of ice cream worldwide.
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Jerry and Ben’s ice cream parlor became the talk of the town in the late 70s, sometimes leading to people waiting in long lines at their shop to taste the new ice cream phenomena sweeping through Vermont.
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The Ben & Jerry’s factory is located in the Waterbury Village Historic District. They offer tours, a flavor graveyard, and other fun activities.
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The classic pint-size of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream has stood the test of time. Their rich, swirly, and chunky ice cream was revolutionary in the ice cream-making industry, and it stands today as one of the premier ice cream makers in the world.
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The company doesn’t just make phenomenal ice cream, they also use their clout for good cause. They support environmental and social justice, as well as other initiatives that champion fairtrade, livable wages, and democratic values.
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The wild success story of Ben & Jerry’s and their dedication to doing business right have earned them their global preeminence.
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What is your favorite Ben & Jerry’s ice cream flavor? Let us know in the comment section below.
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