Dreyer

Dreyer is a surname of Germanic origin that is used in Denmark and other parts of Europe. In addition to its use as a family name, it is associated with a consumer brand in the food industry.

Carl Theodor Dreyer (1889–1968) was a Danish film director regarded as one of cinema’s most influential figures. His work is noted for its austere formalism and emotional intensity, with widely acclaimed films including The Passion of Joan of Arc (1928), Vampyr (1932), and Day of Wrath (1943). Dreyer’s approach to lighting, composition, and performance had a lasting impact on international cinema and inspired generations of filmmakers.

Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream is an American ice cream brand founded in 1928 by William Dreyer and Joseph Edy in Oakland, California. The brand is marketed as Dreyer's Grand Ice Cream in the western United States and as Edy’s in the eastern United States and many other markets. It offers a range of flavors and products, from standard pints to premium and specialty creations, and is one of the longer-running premium ice cream brands in the United States.