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Reuben Mattus

Who

Reuben Mattus · Economics & Business

What

Polish-Jewish immigrant who created Haagen-Dazs ice cream in New York (1960), inventing its Danish-sounding name as a tribute to Denmark's rescue of Jews during WWII.

When

1912, Poland — 1994, New Jersey, United States

Where

Poland · United States

Biography

Reuben Mattus is recognized among Jewish contributors to Economics & Business — Polish-Jewish immigrant who created Haagen-Dazs ice cream in New York (1960), inventing its Danish-sounding name as a tribute to Denmark's rescue of Jews during WWII.

How & why

Mattus was a Polish-Jewish immigrant to the United States who in 1960 created the premium ice cream brand Häagen-Dazs, inventing its Danish-sounding name as a tribute to Denmark's rescue of its Jews during the Second World War. Building on his family's Bronx ice-cream business, he pioneered the super-premium category. The brand became a global success.

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Source: Wikipedia; Tablet Magazine

Contributions & Sources

Polish-Jewish immigrant who created Haagen-Dazs ice cream in New York (1960), inventing its Danish-sounding name as a tribute to Denmark's rescue of Jews during WWII.

1960

Source: Wikipedia; Tablet Magazine