Häagen-Dazs
Who
Reuben Mattus, a Polish-born Jewish immigrant to the United States.
When
1961
Where
The Bronx, New York, USA
Häagen-Dazs was created in 1961 by Reuben Mattus in the Bronx; he invented the Danish-sounding name to convey old-world craftsmanship, though it has no meaning in any language. The premium ice cream grew into a worldwide brand. Mattus was a Polish-born Jewish immigrant whose family had sold ices in New York for decades.
Sources
Part of “The Gifts of the Jews” — verified Jewish contributions to the world, with sources.