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Ice Cream Industry Overview
- Ninety-eight percent of U.S. households purchase ice cream.
- More ice cream is sold on Sundays than other days.
- It costs $0.25-$0.35 to produce an ice bag selling for $1.50-$3.
- Shops see fewer winter customers, but offering seasonal flavors helps offset this.
- Ways to grow include seasonal flavors, discounts, and promotions.
Factors Influencing Ice Cream Sales
- Extreme temperatures soften ice cream sales as consumers stay inside or opt for cooler options.
- High-visibility locations and foot traffic are crucial for increasing sales.
- Starting shop investments are small, and profits come in weeks.
- Most shops make their own ice cream.
Consumption and Production Statistics
- U.S. per capita consumption is 23.2 pints yearly.
- The average cow gives enough milk for 2 gallons of ice cream daily.
- Vanilla is the most popular flavor in the U.S.
- July has the highest production rate, with about 6.4 billion pounds of ice cream produced in 2019.
- The ice cream industry is worth $11 billion, supporting 26,000 jobs and generating $1.6 billion in wages.
- Americans eat ice cream at home an average of 41 times yearly, with those over 55 consuming it 56 times annually.
