Born in a renovated Burlington, Vermont, gas station in 1978, Ben & Jerry’s has grown from two friends’ scoop shop into an ice cream company with a distinctly activist identity. Its business is organized around a social mission, with campaigns addressing issues such as racial justice while its products use Fairtrade Certified ingredients. The company’s original 1985 factory in Waterbury remains a working production site, making more than 350,000 pints a day.
Fairtrade Certified Ingredients
Certified Vegan Non-Dairy
KOF-K Kosher Supervision
Certified Gluten-Free Flavors
Jeni’s Splendid Ice CreamsJeni Britton’s creative vision has shaped Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams for more than 20 years, earning the founder a James Beard Award and giving the Columbus company a distinct approach to ice cream. The Certified B Corp makes its recipes completely from scratch and runs its own scoop shops, with a mission centered on bringing people together.COLUMBUS, OH
Taharka BrothersFrom Baltimore, Taharka Brothers makes small-batch gourmet ice cream, pairing classic flavors with a rotating lineup shaped by local happenings and collaborations. The employee-owned company is built around a distinctive social mission: creating an impactful, profitable business managed and operated by young adults from some of Baltimore’s most troubled neighborhoods. Its roughly 60-flavor wholesale range includes specialty creations for restaurants across the Mid-Atlantic.BALTIMORE, MD
Jane's Ice CreamSince 1985, Jane’s Ice Cream has made small-batch, handcrafted ice cream and sorbet in the Hudson Valley, building on recipes cherished by founders Amy Keller and Bob Guidubaldi. This boutique family business uses hormone-free milk from New York State cows and natural local ingredients, with an unusually broad selection that includes vegan versions of familiar favorites. Dino Ritchie now carries the original owners’ legacy forward while expanding the brand.KINGSTON, NY
Bank Street CreamerySince 1998, Bank Street Creamery has been making handcrafted small-batch ice cream in downtown Easton, with more than 120 flavors rotating through its cases. Formerly The Purple Cow Creamery, the shop was purchased in 2015 by Brooks Minnick, a Wilson native and 22-year Coast Guard veteran, who later partnered with Candace Gail and added vegan gelato alongside the traditional offerings.EASTON, PA