May 25, 2013

Ben & Jerry's

Ben and Jerry's CEO Jostein Solheim learns from the brand's mistakes.
April 2013

After swallowing their mistakes, CEOs who have failed lay the groundwork for learning.

From March 15 through May 31, Ben & Jerry's scoop shops are serving up the Liz Lemon Schmake, which consists of the new Greek Frozen Yogurt flavor, Liz Lemon, blended with Berry Berry and sorbet.

In addition to the Schmake, Ben & Jerry's is offering the Liz Lemon Waffle...

Ben & Jerry’s has announced it will reveal a flavor aimed at celebrating the NBC series “30 Rock,” which airs its series finale on January 31.

The flavor will be ceremoniously unveiled by cofounder Jerry Greenfield at a New York City finale party, just steps from the...

On Saturday, January 19, Ben & Jerry’s proudly congratulated the recipients of the Big “O” Operator of the Year award, Social Mission Award, and the Mentor of the Year Award at this year’s Global Franchise Meeting.

With more than 100 years combined scooping the...

Ben & Jerry's is known as much for the passion of its fans as it is for its creative ice cream concoctions and progressive values. Social media has provided Ben & Jerry's a platform to personally engage with their passionate fans, giving ice cream lovers new ways to connect with...

 

From August 6–August 31, the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Truck will tour Boston, stopping at local businesses, nonprofits, and community events.

While giving away scoops, cups, and cones is nothing new for the Vermont-based ice cream company, the stops that it will...

From July 9 through July 20, the Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Truck will tour Portland, Oregon, stopping at local businesses, non-profits, and community events. While giving away scoops, cups, and cones is nothing new for the Vermont-based ice cream company, the stops that it will be...

Scala, a global provider of digital signage and advertising management solutions, will put its software to use by powering the digital menu boards and a live Twitter ticker at Ben & Jerry's recently opened flagship store in Tokyo.

The digital signage will add a contemporary tech...

May 2012

For music fans, the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, to be held June 7–10 in rural Manchester, Tennessee, will have a little bit of everything.

Pining for some spacey jam sessions? Phish, Dispatch, and Umphrey’s McGee will have you covered. Maybe you’re looking for...

Every year since 1979 Ben & Jerry’s fans have asked the same question...

Being a flavor developer–internally known as a “Flavor Guru”–at Ben & Jerry’s isn’t just about proving that you can play with your food at the home base in Vermont. The team also must travel the world identifying the latest culinary trends, flavors, and...

Teriyaki Experience, the international leader in Japanese quick-serve restaurants, is pleased to announce a partnership with Global Concessions Inc. of Atlanta that will see the development of a Teriyaki Experience location in the Hartsfield-...

Ben & Jerry’s executives called for an end to economic inequities in the U.S. and promised to continue supporting Occupy protests around the world today at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.

“In just two short months, Occupy Wall Street has been successful in...

Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Truck will tour San Francisco from June 20th through July 29th attending community events, non-profits, and even battling a few other local food trucks to help build awareness and raise support for a local food shelf. San Franciscoans can help...

 

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February 2011

When the YWCA of Greater Pittsburgh opened a Nathan’s Famous restaurant within its downtown facility last fall, it marked two milestones for the quick-serve chain. Not only was it the first Nathan’s Famous store to open in Pittsburgh, but it was also the company’s first...

More than 30 years after they opened their first ice cream scoop shop in a dilapidated gas station in Vermont, Ben & Jerry’s cofounders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield found themselves humbled and honored this weekend as they accepted The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center Annual Salute to...

Wendy's takes Top Food crown among chains with more than 5,000 units, while In-N-Out is tops in the less-than-5,000 category.
Ice cream chain's Scoop Truck will give away thousands of free scoops of ice cream from July 28 through August 25.
Jostein Solheim is the new CEO and Vice President of Global Brand Development of the famed ice cream scoop shop.
With ceremony for gay couple in Washington, D.C., shop, ice cream chain affirms its position for social justice.