Ben & Jerry's Ice Cream Was Invented At This Retro, Charming Building In Vermont From The 1970s
By Luke|Published May 03, 2020
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Luke was born and raised in Colchester, Vermont, and is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont where he studied philosophy and economics. His interests and hobbies include: reading, writing, learning new languages, hiking and playing outdoor sports.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
