Popular Flavors
What was the first flavor Ben & Jerry’s ever made?
Vanilla
How did Ben and Jerry first meet?
In gym class in 7th grade
In what year was Ben & Jerry’s founded?
1978
About how many pints of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream are sold each year?
Millions of pints (over 100 million)
Which famous flavor is named after musician Jerry Garcia?
Cherry Garcia
What did Ben and Jerry originally want to sell before ice cream?
Bagels
Where was the first Ben & Jerry’s shop opened?
In a renovated gas station in Burlington, Vermont
About how many flavors has Ben & Jerry’s made over the years?
More than 300
What flavor was inspired by the band Phish?
Phish Food
Why didn’t they open a bagel business?
The equipment was too expensive
How much did the ice cream-making course cost that Ben and Jerry took?
$5
What country besides the U.S. sells Ben & Jerry’s ice cream?
Any country
Why did Ben & Jerry’s put large chunks in their ice cream?
Because Ben couldn’t taste flavors well
Are Ben and Jerry still friends today?
Yes
What company bought Ben & Jerry’s in 2000?
Unilever
About how much milk and cream does Ben & Jerry’s use every day?
Thousands of gallons
What flavor became one of Ben & Jerry’s best-selling flavors ever?
Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough
How much money did they each put into starting the company?
$4,000 each
What special event gives away free ice cream every year?
Free Cone Day
True or False: Ben & Jerry’s once made a flavor for dogs.
True