Ben & Jerry's Factory (Waterbury)
Ben & Jerry's, Waterbury, Vermont
Ben & Jerry's built its Waterbury, Vermont factory in 1985 and began guided tours in 1986. The company says the plant makes upwards of 350,000 pints of ice cream a day. It is the only Ben & Jerry's factory open to the public, and the site includes the Flavor Graveyard.
- Company
- Ben & Jerry's
- Status
- Operating
- Opened
- 1985
- Employees
- Not stated
- Industry
- Food and beverage
- Revised
- November 11, 2026
What is made here
Ice cream pints.
Facts
| Opened | First factory built in 1985; guided tours began in 1986 (company: benjerry.com) |
|---|---|
| Output | Upwards of 350,000 pints per day (company: benjerry.com) |
| Public access | The only Ben & Jerry's factory open to the public (company: benjerry.com) |
| Flavor Graveyard | The site includes the Flavor Graveyard (closed in winter) (company: benjerry.com) |
Figures are as stated by the source named next to each one. Company figures are the company's own claims.
Can you visit?
Yes: Ben & Jerry's Factory Tour has hours, booking and age rules checked on the operator's site.
Sources
- Ben & Jerry's Factory Tours (company, checked November 11, 2026)
- Ben & Jerry's (Wikipedia) (reference, checked November 11, 2026)
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