Ice Cream Facts
In preperation for a special event (which we will post more about on Thursday) We have complied these important ice cream facts.
June is national dairy month.
July is national ice cream month.
Total U.S. production of ice cream and related frozen desserts in 2004 amounted to about 1.6 billion gallons, translating to about 21.5 quarts per person. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Based on ice cream consumption figures, the top five individual flavors in terms of share of segment in the United States are: vanilla (26%), chocolate (12.9%), neapolitan (4.8%), strawberry (4.3%) and cookies n’ cream ( 4.0%). Source: The NPD Group’s National Eating Trends Services
In 2004, total U.S. sales of ice cream and frozen desserts reached $21.4 billion. Of that total, $8.1 billion was spent on products for “at home” consumption, while $13.3 billion was spent on “away from home” frozen dessert purchases (scoop shops, foodservice and other retail sales outlets.) Source: 2005 Dairy Facts/International Ice Cream Association
Ice cream and related frozen desserts are consumed by more than 90% of households in the United States. Source: Mintel
In 2004, California once again produced the largest volume of ice cream and related frozen desserts in the United States, followed by Indiana, Texas, Illinois, Pennsylvania and Minnesota. Source: USDA
The United States leads the world in annual production of ice cream and related frozen desserts at about 1.6 billion gallons in 2004. Source: USDA
In 2004, about 8% of the milk produced in the U.S. was used to make frozen dairy products. Source: USDA Sales
Total U.S. exports of ice cream reached nearly 24,000 metric tons in 2004 — worth about $50 million. Source: USDA/International Ice Cream Association
Mexico is the single largest market for U.S. frozen dessert exports, with an estimated value of almost $17 million. Canada was the number two destination for U.S. frozen dessert exports, valued at $6.6 million. Japan ($3.6 million), United Kingdom ($3.4 million), and Hong Kong ($3.1 million) are third, fourth and fifth respectively. Source: USDA/International Ice Cream Association
New Englanders consume more ice cream than any other region in the country.