"sour cherries, and was described as providing the flavor of maraschino cherry to the sour cherries. It has become a tradition for cherry ice cream to be served at the International Cherry Blossom Festival in Macon, Georgia. Cherry ice cream has been mass-produced in the United States since at least 1917. In 1987, ice cream manufacturer Ben & Jerry's introduced the Cherry Garcia flavor of ice cream, which is a mass-produced cherry ice cream named after Jerry Garcia of the Grateful Dead. Cherry ice cream Cherry ice cream is a common ice cream flavor, prepared using typical ice cream ingredients"
"was later replaced with waffle cookies, as the fortune cookies became soggy and the franchise received returns from customers. Ben & Jerry's general manager for Boston and Cambridge explained to the media: ""we obviously weren't looking to offend anybody and the majority of the feedback about it has been positive."" Ben & Jerry's released an official statement shortly after the launch of the product apologizing to those who were offended. In September 2014, anti-hazing activists raised concerns about the ice cream flavor ""Hazed & Confused"", which had been released earlier that year. The concern was that the name could be"
"""Heath Bar Blizzard Treat"" — as well as ""Heath Bar"" flavored varieties of ice cream with a coffee or vanilla ice-cream base, such as the ice cream formerly known as Ben and Jerry's ""Heath Bar Crunch,"" renamed Vanilla Toffee Bar Crunch in 2014 when the company stopped using actual branded Heath Bars. Though the candy bar's original manufacturer, L. S. Heath, and subsequently Hershey, have supported the incorporation of the candy bar in other confections by marketing a pre-shredded variety, many vendors hand crumble the candy bars, finding the pre-crumbled variety ""too small and too dusty."" Heath bar The Heath"
"program included a mix of clips, new performances of classic characters from previous cast members, and special guest appearances from previous hosts. In September 2011, ice cream company Ben & Jerry's released a limited-edition ice cream called ""Schweddy Balls"", inspired by a 1998 sketch of the same name starring Alec Baldwin, Ana Gasteyer, and Molly Shannon. According to the company, the ice cream became their fastest-selling limited-edition flavor. The ice cream was also subject to criticism and boycotts by One Million Moms, a project of the American Family Association, over the ""vulgar"" name. Some retail chains chose not to sell"
"Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc, trading and commonly known as Ben & Jerry's, is an American company that manufactures ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. It was founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, and sold in 2000 to Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Unilever. Today it operates globally as a fully owned subsidiary of Unilever. Its present-day headquarters is in South Burlington, Vermont, with its main factory in Waterbury, Vermont. Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield were childhood friends from Merrick, New York. Although Greenfield finished college, he found himself unable to make his way into medical school. Cohen dropped"
"cocoa, and other chemically modified ingredients. In September 2010, the company agreed to stop labeling their ice cream and frozen yogurt as ""all natural"". In 1999, Ben & Jerry's released a flavor named Schweddy Balls, in homage to the ""Saturday Night Live"" (SNL) skit of the same name. This received protest from One Million Moms, a project of the conservative Christian group American Family Associated, who said that the name was too explicit for grocery store shelves. Spokesperson Monica Cole explained to the media: ""I realize it could be a lot worse, but are they going to progressively get worse"
"perceived as belittling of hazing and bullying problems. The company has noted that the name was based on the word ""hazelnut"" and a play on the phrase ""dazed and confused"", which is both a song popularized by Led Zeppelin and a coming-of-age comedy film from the early 1990s. The decision was made in October to not rename the flavor. Attempts by migrant laborers to directly contact company Ben & Jerry's officials in Waterbury, Vermont, during 2018 resulted in arrests by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. ""Zero"" farms are reported to be in compliance with the Milk With Dignity Code of Conduct,"
"use a duo of cartoon characters named Hubba (purple) and Bubba (pink). It was also used in the closing credits sequence on the popular YTV game show ""Uh Oh!"". As of 2012, Hubba Bubba is available in its original flavor called ""Outrageous Original"" in the U.S. Other flavors are ""Strawberry Watermelon,"" ""Cool Cola,"" ""Sweet & Sassy Cherry,"" and ""Mystery Flavor."". Hubba Bubba introduced Mystery Max and Mystery Tape in 2010. Hubba Bubba Hubba Bubba is a brand of bubble gum originally produced by Wm. Wrigley Jr. Company, a subsidiary of Mars, Incorporated, in the United States in 1979 but more"
"""Chocolate Fudge Brownie"" - and two are all-new vegan-only flavors: ""Coffee Caramel Fudge"" and ""Peanut Butter & Cookies"". In January 2017, three new non-dairy flavors were added: Caramel Almond Brittle, Cherry Garcia, and Coconut Seven Layer Bar. In January 2018, the company added two new non-dairy flavors to its growing line of vegan options. Peanut Butter Half Baked features chocolate and peanut butter with fudge brownies and pieces of peanut butter cookie dough, while Cinnamon Buns is made with cinnamon-spiced ice cream and features cinnamon bun dough and a cinnamon streusel swirl. Ben and Jerry's non-dairy line also features flavors"
"ice cream in pint size containers. In 1984, Häagen-Dazs tried to limit distribution of Ben & Jerry's in Boston, prompting Ben & Jerry's to file suit against Häagen-Dazs' parent company, Pillsbury, in its now famous ""What's the Doughboy Afraid Of?"" campaign. In 1987 Häagen-Dazs again tried to enforce exclusive distribution, and Ben & Jerry’s filed its second lawsuit against the Pillsbury Company. In April 2000, Ben & Jerry's was bought by the multinational food giant, Unilever. Since the purchase, Greenfield and Cohen remain active in the company, but claim they have ""no responsibility, no authority."" Jerry Greenfield Jerry Greenfield (born"
"to be boycotting Ben and Jerry's"". Australian Ben & Jerry's brand manager Kalli Swaik responded that ""Ben & Jerry's believes that dredging and dumping in world heritage waters surrounding the marine park area will be detrimental to the reef ecology. It threatens the health of one of Australia's most iconic treasures."" In February 2016, Ben & Jerry's cofounder Ben Cohen created an ice cream flavor called ""Bernie's Yearning"" in support of U.S Senator from Vermont, Bernie Sanders, run for president in the 2016 Democratic Primaries against Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton. The flavor consists of plain mint ice cream covered"
"Group, who performed a commercial similar to the company's original Ink'd! commercial. Bubblicious Sherbet ice cream is made by Breyers with bubblegum pieces and a bubblegum swirl. Bubblicious holds the Guinness World Records for the most bubble gum bubbles blown at one time. Hundreds of Little League players and fans joined Major League Baseball Hall of Famer Ozzie Smith to set the world record with over 100 fans and 300 pieces of Bubblicious gum. In June 2013, former New England Patriots Tight End Aaron Hernandez was linked to a murder by his purchase of Blue Cotton Candy Bubblicious. Bubblicious Bubblicious"
"to Blue Bell asking that the flavor ""The Great Divide"" (equal halves of chocolate and vanilla) be changed to ""Better Together"". While Blue Bell spokespersons reacted positively to the name change proposal, the post became controversial among some Facebook users who dismissed the original name as inoffensive. In 2015, Blue Bell issued its first recall in its 108-year history. The recall was issued on an assortment of items produced at its creameries, due to the discovery of five cases of listeriosis in Kansas believed to be caused by products produced at its creamery in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. Three of the"
"Operating Officer Chuck Lacy, who earned $150,000 annually. When Ben Cohen resigned as Chief Executive Officer and Ben & Jerry's announced the search for a new CEO in 1995, the company ended the five-to-one-ratio policy. Ben & Jerry's Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings Inc, trading and commonly known as Ben & Jerry's, is an American company that manufactures ice cream, frozen yogurt, and sorbet. It was founded in 1978 in Burlington, Vermont, and sold in 2000 to Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Unilever. Today it operates globally as a fully owned subsidiary of Unilever. Its present-day headquarters is in South Burlington, Vermont, with"
"In an interview about the name change, Rowland commented ""since the French are backing down [from the war], French fries and French everything needs to be banned"". In March 2007, Rowland obtained a trademark registration for the term ""freedom fries"". Cubbie’s owner Darius Ballou of the Morehead City, NC store also supported Rowland and did the same. On March 11, 2003, Republican U.S. Representatives Bob Ney and Walter B. Jones directed the three House cafeterias to change all references to French fries and French toast on menus, and replace them with ""Freedom fries"" and ""Freedom toast"", respectively. Jones chose to"
"Ben & Jerry's released two ice cream flavors—Berry Voluntary and Brownie Chew Gooder—to promote Scoop It Forward, a partnership with Target and Ben & Jerry’s aimed at encouraging consumers to volunteer at education-related nonprofits. December 31, 2010 marked the first time that mission-related revenue covered 100 percent of VolunteerMatch’s annual costs. In September 2011, it listed 71,652 active volunteer opportunities from over 79,920 nonprofit organizations. The organization announced it had generated seven million volunteer connections on July 11, 2013 in a press release announcement about its recommendations engine, the first ever for volunteer engagement. On June 16, 2014, VolunteerMatch partnered"
"board of directors. On April 12, 2012, Friendly's announced that John M. Maguire had been named chief executive officer of the company. On November 25, 2014 it was announced that all 14 of the Friendly's locations in Ohio would be closing. In May 2016 Sun Capital sold Friendly's ice cream manufacturing business and trademark (which will be leased back) to Dean Foods for $155 million. On June 20, 2016, Dean Foods announced the acquisition of Friendly's Ice Cream for $155 million. This did not change the ownership of the restaurants, as Sun Capital Partners continues to run the currently existing"
"On February 24, 2012, Ben & Jerry's released a new Greek Frozen Yogurt line, which came in several flavors: ""Strawberry Shortcake"", ""Blueberry Vanilla Graham"", ""Raspberry Fudge Chunk"", ""Banana Peanut Butter"", and ""Vanilla"" (scoop shop exclusive): On April 12, 2013, ""Pineapple Passionfruit"", ""Vanilla Honey Caramel"", and ""Liz Lemon"" were added to the Greek Yogurt line. The Liz Lemon flavor was inspired by a character of the same name created by actress Tina Fey as the main character on the NBC television sitcom 30 Rock. In 2013, Ben & Jerry's committed to making their products GMO-free in support of mandatory GMO labeling"
"new ice cream flavor, ""Stephen Colbert's AmeriCone Dream"", and Cohen's progressive advocacy group TrueMajority. The company renamed a flavor, ""Yes Pecan!"", in reference to Barack Obama's victory in the 2008 U.S. presidential election. They decided in January 2009 to donate all proceeds made on the sale of that flavor to the Common Cause Education Fund. On March 2, 2011, Cohen and Greenfield appeared on ""Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"" and unveiled their new flavor of ice cream, ""Late Night Snack"", whose carton features a picture of Jimmy Fallon on it. On February 17, 2015, Cohen and Greenfield appeared on ""The"
"their families, and environmental causes. Identified by co-owner Ben Cohen as the most patriotic flavor that Ben & Jerry's has ever done, Colbert also says that the flavor is perfect for any federal holiday. The name ""AmeriCone Dream"" is a pun on the term ""American dream"". On March 20, 2007, Willie Nelson appeared on ""The Colbert Report"" to settle a dispute provoked by Colbert over AmeriCone Dream and Nelson's Country Peach Cobbler flavor. On September 13, 2010, the nonprofit organization VolunteerMatch challenged Colbert to an on-air ""Ice Cream Taste-Off"" between AmeriCone Dream and another Ben & Jerry's ice cream flavor,"
"being marketed for disaster preparedness and relief. On July 9, 2010, Stephen Colbert featured the Candwich in an episode of The Colbert Report. As of November 2011, the only flavor available is ""Peanut Butter and Jelly - Grape"", although the website claims that ""Peanut Butter and Jelly - Strawberry"" and ""Barbecue Chicken"" will be offered. Other potential ideas included pepperoni pizza pocket, French toast, and cinnamon rolls. A can of ""Peanut Butter and Jelly - Grape"" can contains ""a small hoagie roll, a packet of peanut butter, a packet of jelly, a plastic knife and a handi-wipe"" and a piece"
"mix different flavors of Creamery ice cream. The Creamery normally does not allow mixing of flavors (i.e., having scoops of different flavors in one cone / cup). The flavors President Clinton requested were Cherry Quist and Peachy Paterno. However, when Clinton returned after his tenure as the President, Creamery workers would no longer serve him mixed flavors. The Creamery moved from its long-time home in Borland Laboratory location to a new location in the new Food Science Building at the intersection of Curtin Road and Bigler Road in 2006. The new Creamery is closer to Beaver Stadium, the East Residence"
"and the new Spider Cider and Gruesome Grape (a renamed version of their regular flavor, MF Grape). Along with the cans, Limited Edition bottles were available in three flavors: Monster Mojito, Lemon Drop Dead, and Creepy Cranberry. Unlike previous Limited Edition bottles, these were available in the normal 4-pack carriers rather than special packages. Also in October 2006, Jones released the Berries and Cream Limited Edition pack to raise awareness for the Breast Cancer Recovery Foundation. The 2006 Holiday Pack introduced some new flavors in addition to the now classic Turkey & Gravy, including Sweet Potato, Dinner Roll, Pea, and"
"Cream Month' survey by IDFA, mint chocolate chip was ranked as America's 4th most popular ice cream flavor. The popularity of the flavor has led to its use in other foods (such as cookies and meringues) as well a number of products such as cosmetics, air fresheners, and even personal lubricants. Ice cream manufacturer Baskin-Robbins has created a hard candy named ""mint chocolate chip"" that tastes similar to their ice cream of the same name (which is one of their ""permanent flavors""). Some brands name it chocolate (or choco) chip mint, mint 'n chip, or just mint chip. It is"
"shutdown, but then closed all of its reopened stores permanently in December 2016. On August 6, 2012, the company announced a partnership with Starbucks to serve their brand of coffees, teas, and other assorted beverages. The partnership ended in September 2013 due to a sharp decrease in sales and customer satisfaction. On May 15, 2013, the company announced it had partnered with chef and restaurateur David Burke to begin marketing a new line of gourmet sandwiches and salads to be sold at select Crumbs locations. This partnership ended roughly a month later due to poor sales. On September 13, 2013,"
"honor within the Department of the Army Civilian Awards, the Outstanding Civilian Service Award, for substantial contributions to the U.S. Army community. In 2017 and 2018, Colbert was named one of ""The 35 Most Powerful People in New York Media"" by ""The Hollywood Reporter"". He was chosen as one of ""GQ's"" ""Men of the Year"" for its December 2017 issue. Colbert was placed at #32 in Vanity Fair's ""2018 New Establishment List"". Other placements in earlier lists include #40 in 2017 and #28 in 2011. In February 2007, Ben & Jerry's unveiled a new ice cream flavor in honor of"
"by stating that a new flavor called ""Go Fudge Yourself"" had been produced for those in opposition to the tribute. Following the initial release of the flavor, Baldwin informed the media that ""thanks to Ben & Jerry's, the goodness of the Schweddy family recipe won't go with me to the great beyond,"" as he had previously feared that his association with the ""SNL"" episode would remain permanent until his death. Following rumors that suggested that Ben & Jerry's supported the defense of Mumia Abu-Jamal—who was convicted in 1982 of killing Philadelphia Police officer Daniel Faulkner—the company confirmed that Cohen did"
"March 2013, McDonald's re-introduced the Hot 'n Spicy across the country to what was then called the Dollar Menu. In November 2013, as part of the chain's Dollar Menu & More revamp, the McChicken (and the Hot 'n Spicy) could be ordered as a Buffalo Ranch McChicken, which is a McChicken with Buffalo and Ranch sauce instead of mayonnaise, or a Bacon Buffalo Ranch, which is a Buffalo Ranch McChicken with bacon. As of June 2015, the ""Hot 'n Spicy"" is no longer available nationally. The Jalapeño Cheddar McChicken, a McChicken with jalapeño peppers sauce and a slice of white"
"returned, with packs proclaiming ""chunkier and bubblier""). Flavors available in Australia include cherry, cola, peach, strawberry, lime, pineapple, apple, orange, grape and watermelon. As of 2004, flavors available in Croatia included lime, berry, cherry and generic fruit. Flavors available in Germany included cherry and cola. Flavors available in Norway include orange, apple, strawberry, cola and licorice. Flavors available in Canada included strawberry, grape, orange and blue raspberry. Other flavors seen over the years in various countries include lemon, cream soda, tropical, salty liquorice, and chocolate strawberry. At first, Hubba Bubba was only available in chunks, typically being sold in packets"
"to distribute free scoops of Ben & Jerry's ice cream in a unique, cross-country ""marketing drive""—driven and served by Ben and Jerry themselves. The ""Cowmobile"" burned to the ground outside of Cleveland four months later, but there were no injuries. Ben said it looked like ""the world's largest baked Alaska"". In 1987, as a tribute to guitarist Jerry Garcia & Grateful Dead fans everywhere, Ben & Jerry's presented its first ice cream named for a rock legend and the most famous of fan-suggested flavors. In 1988, the two men won the title of U.S. Small Business Persons Of The Year,"
"time, but returned to the Hershey Foods lineup in March 2008. The third recipe is different from the original and 1992 versions; the newer recipe is closer to a jelly bean and does not contain red licorice. The name has also been changed; it was originally ""Good n' Fruity"", with the new name containing an ampersand instead of ""n'"". The candy also now contains the following flavors: lemon, lime, cherry, orange, and blue raspberry. Good & Fruity Good & Fruity is a multicolored, multiflavor candy with a similar shape to Good & Plenty. Unlike Good & Plenty, Good & Fruity"
"of taste - as Ben kept adding larger and larger chunks to the ice cream to satisfy his need for texture in food. Ben & Jerry's became an instant hit in Burlington, drawing crowds with ice creams that mixed fresh local cream and milk with wild new flavors and ""large portions of whatever ingredients they felt tasted good on the day of making."" Ben resigned as Chief Executive Officer in 1996. Ben has not been actively involved with the company since the Unilever acquisition in 2000, apart from his membership on the advisory board. Cohen has been described as a"
"sold Phoenix Confections to Nabisco and then in 2000 Kraft acquired the Now and Later brand as part of its purchase of Nabisco. The original flavors were Red, Green and Blue. Under Beatrice Foods, these flavors became Strawberry, Apple and Grape. For April Fools' Day 1983, three special flavors were released: Broiled Salmon, Chicken-Fried Steak and Huevos Rancheros. Purchased from Kraft late in 2002, this was originally part of Nabisco's Lifesavers brand of confections. Kraft gained control of this product when it purchased Nabisco in 2000. RainBlo bubble gum was created by Leaf Confectionery in 1940; featuring an unusual hollow"