Pankaj109. Ben & Jerry’s
Headquarters: South Burlington, Vermont
Bought By: Unilever
Headquarters: Rotterdam, Netherlands & London, U.K.
From the lush pastures of Vermont to the freezers of ice cream enthusiasts worldwide, Ben & Jerry’s has been a story of flavor, innovation, and social responsibility. Founded in 1978 by two childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, in a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont, the brand quickly became synonymous with creative ice cream concoctions and a quirky sense of humor.
However, a significant twist in its tale came in 2000, when the Dutch-British conglomerate Unilever acquired Ben & Jerry’s for approximately $326 million. While now part of a vast global portfolio, Unilever has preserved the brand’s unique ethos.