Jerry Greenfield

Businessman, Philanthropist, Activist, Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's

American Brooklyn, NY

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ProfessionBusinessman, Philanthropist, Activist, Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's
NationalityAmerican
Date of Birth14/03/1951
Age75 years
BirthplaceBrooklyn, NY

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Bio/Wiki

Real NameJerry Greenfield
Known ForCo-founding Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc.

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeOberlin College
Graduation Year1973
FieldPre-med
AchievementsNational Merit Scholar

Personal Life

ResidenceNear Burlington, Vermont

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Children1 son

Family

Childhood FriendBen Cohen (met in 1963)

Career

Key Milestones
  • 1977: Took correspondence course in ice cream making from Penn State
  • 05/05/1978: Opened first Ben & Jerry's store in converted gas station, Burlington, Vermont
  • 1980: Began distribution of ice cream pints to stores
  • 1981: Opened first franchise
  • 1985: Established Ben & Jerry's Foundation
  • 1987: Introduced Cherry Garcia flavor
  • 2000: Company sold to Unilever
Company StatsAs of 2025: $1.28 billion annual revenues, 573 stores

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Worked as ice cream scooper in Oberlin College cafeteria
2. Worked as lab technician in New York before founding Ben & Jerry's
3. Responsible for making all ice cream at the first store
4. Failed to get into medical school
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