Ice cream isn’t just a summer treat, it is a $1.2 billion US sales surge in July 2023 and a global market that hit $79.2 billion in 2022. Even with vanilla leading at 29% of all US flavor sales in 2022, buyers are also shifting toward novelty and plant based options. Here are the stats that explain why the biggest brands, seasons, and preferences all move together, and where the surprising gaps show up.
Key Takeaways
- Ben & Jerry's holds 10% US ice cream market share 2023
- Vanilla ice cream 29% of all US flavor sales 2022
- Häagen-Dazs premium sales leader with $1.2 billion revenue
- 55% of consumers aged 18-34 prioritize novel flavors
- Women purchase ice cream 10% more frequently than men US
- 65% of parents buy ice cream for family treats weekly
- Global ice cream market reached $79.2 billion in 2022
- Ice cream sales worldwide expected to grow at 4.5% CAGR through 2030
- Asia-Pacific holds 40% of global ice cream market share in 2023
- July 2023 US ice cream sales record $1.2 billion
- Summer months account for 70% of annual ice cream sales globally
- National Ice Cream Month boosts US sales 20% in July
- US ice cream sales totaled $11.4 billion in 2022
- Americans consumed 5.5 gallons of ice cream per capita in 2022
- US premium ice cream sales grew 7% in 2023
In 2023, US and global ice cream demand is surging, led by premium, vanilla, and novel flavors.
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01 · Category
Brand And Flavor Dominance28 stats
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Ben & Jerry's holds 10% US ice cream market share 2023
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Vanilla ice cream 29% of all US flavor sales 2022
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Häagen-Dazs premium sales leader with $1.2 billion revenue
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Chocolate 15% global ice cream flavor preference
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Baskin-Robbins 31 flavors drive 500 stores US sales
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Strawberry flavor 12% market share in Europe
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Blue Bunny private label 8% US sales volume
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Neapolitan combo 5% but top multipack flavor US
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Magnum impulse sticks 20% Europe market leader
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Cookie dough flavor sales up 25% past 5 years US
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Dreyer's/Edy's 15% US take-home market share
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Pistachio niche 2% but premium growth 10% annually
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Cornetto global cone sales leader 12% share
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Butter pecan top flavor for over-55s 18% preference US
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Talenti gelato jars 7% premium segment US
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Mint chocolate chip 10% kids' flavor share US
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Algida (Walls) dominates Russia 25% market share
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Rocky road flavor 6% US sales steady classic
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Halo Top low-cal brand sales $300 million 2023
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Coffee flavor 8% Europe cafe-inspired growth
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Breyers natural line 9% US share family packs
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Mango top tropical flavor 15% Asia sales
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Friendly's restaurant brand ice cream $400 million retail
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Salted caramel explosion 20% premium growth UK
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Gifford's Maine brand regional 5% Northeast share
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Matcha green tea 12% Japan flavor dominance
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Perry's upstate NY 10% regional market leader
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Dulce de leche Latin favorite 18% Brazil sales
Interpretation
Brand And Flavor Dominance Interpretation
With vanilla leading US flavor sales at 29% in 2022 and chocolate at 15% globally, brand power is clearly reinforcing flavor dominance as Ben and Jerry’s commands 10% of the US market in 2023 and Häagen-Dazs leads premium with $1.2 billion revenue.
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Consumer Behavior And Demographics30 stats
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55% of consumers aged 18-34 prioritize novel flavors
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Women purchase ice cream 10% more frequently than men US
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65% of parents buy ice cream for family treats weekly
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Gen Z 40% more likely to choose plant-based ice cream
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Urban consumers spend 25% more on premium ice cream
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72% of ice cream buyers influenced by packaging design
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Boomers prefer classic flavors 50% vs 20% millennials
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30% of purchases impulse at checkout globally
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Hispanic Americans consume 20% more ice cream per capita
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45% of consumers seek low-sugar options post-2020
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Families with kids 60% of total volume sales US
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Online reviews sway 55% of premium ice cream buys
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Lower income groups favor value packs 70% purchases
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38% of vegans/vegetarians buy non-dairy ice cream
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Seniors over 65 buy 15% more butter pecan
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50% of millennials share ice cream on social media
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Health-conscious 25% growth in Greek yogurt ice cream
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Single households impulse buy 35% mini cups
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African American consumers prefer bold flavors 28%
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62% cite indulgence as top purchase reason
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Teens 18-24 3x more likely exotic flavors
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Empty nesters increase parlor visits 20%
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40% of purchases influenced by promotions/deals
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Pet owners 12% less likely dairy ice cream
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College students top novelty bar buyers 45%
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55% women choose fruit-based flavors more
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Remote workers home ice cream consumption +18%
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Athletes seek protein-enriched ice cream 30% growth
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Rural consumers 2x family size packs
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48% prioritize local/artisanal brands under 40
Interpretation
Consumer Behavior And Demographics Interpretation
Within consumer behavior and demographics, 72% of ice cream buyers say packaging design influences them most, showing that across age groups and lifestyles like 40% of Gen Z choosing plant based options and parents buying weekly, what people respond to is strongly shaped by how products are presented.
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Global Market Statistics30 stats
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Global ice cream market reached $79.2 billion in 2022
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Ice cream sales worldwide expected to grow at 4.5% CAGR through 2030
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Asia-Pacific holds 40% of global ice cream market share in 2023
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Global ice cream production volume hit 15.2 billion liters in 2021
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Premium ice cream segment grew 6.2% globally in 2022
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Europe ice cream market valued at $18.5 billion in 2023
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Plant-based ice cream sales up 12% worldwide in 2022
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Global artisanal ice cream market to reach $12 billion by 2028
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Middle East ice cream consumption per capita 4.5 kg annually
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Global low-fat ice cream sales increased 8% in 2023
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Latin America ice cream market grew 5.1% YoY in 2022
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Global ice cream export value $2.8 billion in 2022
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Africa ice cream market projected at $3.2 billion by 2027
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Global organic ice cream sales rose 15% in 2023
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China ice cream market share 15% of global in 2023
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Global ice cream retail sales $55 billion in 2021
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India ice cream consumption doubled since 2015
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Global vegan ice cream market $1.2 billion in 2022
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Russia ice cream sales 450 million liters in 2022
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Global impulse ice cream segment 35% market share
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Brazil ice cream market $4.1 billion in 2023
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Global ice cream market CAGR 4.8% 2023-2030
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Japan ice cream sales ¥500 billion in 2022
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Global take-home ice cream 45% of sales volume
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Australia ice cream market $1.5 billion AUD 2023
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Global ice cream per capita consumption 2.5 kg/year average
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Turkey ice cream exports $100 million in 2022
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Global sorbet market $4.8 billion in 2023
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Mexico ice cream sales 500 million liters annually
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Global ice cream industry employs 500,000 people
Interpretation
Global Market Statistics Interpretation
Global Market Statistics show strong momentum as the global ice cream market climbed to $79.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow 4.5% CAGR through 2030, with Asia-Pacific leading at a 40% share in 2023.
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Seasonal And Regional Sales27 stats
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July 2023 US ice cream sales record $1.2 billion
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Summer months account for 70% of annual ice cream sales globally
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National Ice Cream Month boosts US sales 20% in July
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Heatwaves increase ice cream sales 30% in affected regions
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Winter holiday flavors spike sales 15% in Q4 US
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Southern US states 25% higher ice cream consumption summer
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Australia summer ice cream sales peak Dec-Feb 50% total
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UK ice cream sales double during heatwaves over 30C
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Memorial Day weekend US ice cream sales up 40%
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Labor Day boosts US ice cream sales 25% end of summer
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Tropical regions show year-round ice cream sales stability
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Halloween novelty ice cream sales up 18% Oct US
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Midwest US corn festival seasons lift local sales 35%
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Europe vacation months July-Aug 60% ice cream impulse buys
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India monsoon dips ice cream sales 10-15% June-Sep
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Christmas peppermint ice cream regional sales +22% US
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Beach towns see 300% ice cream sales surge summer weekends
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Canada summer ice cream consumption 2x winter average
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Super Bowl Sunday dips US ice cream sales 12%
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Southeast Asia rainy season reduces street ice cream 20%
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New England fall apple cider ice cream +25% regional sales
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Valentine's Day chocolate ice cream up 15% US
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Desert regions minimal seasonal variation in sales
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Fourth of July US ice cream sales record high $900 million
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Scandinavia midnight sun boosts summer sales 40%
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Thanksgiving pumpkin ice cream regional spike 30%
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Pacific Northwest rainy season sales shift to parlors +18%
Interpretation
Seasonal And Regional Sales Interpretation
Seasonal and regional patterns strongly drive ice cream demand, with summer contributing 70% of annual global sales and heatwaves lifting sales by 30% in affected regions while the Southern US sees 25% higher summer consumption.
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Us Market Statistics30 stats
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US ice cream sales totaled $11.4 billion in 2022
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Americans consumed 5.5 gallons of ice cream per capita in 2022
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US premium ice cream sales grew 7% in 2023
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Supermarkets account for 60% of US ice cream sales
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US ice cream production 1.4 billion gallons in 2022
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Vanilla remains top US ice cream flavor with 30% share
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US plant-based ice cream sales up 20% in 2022
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Convenience stores 25% of US impulse ice cream buys
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US organic ice cream market $500 million in 2023
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California leads US ice cream production with 20% share
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US ice cream exports $150 million in 2022
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Low/no sugar ice cream sales doubled in US 2020-2023
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US summer ice cream sales peak at 40% of annual total
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Private label ice cream 15% US market share in 2023
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US ice cream parlor sales $3 billion annually
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Chocolate chip cookie dough top gaining US flavor 2023
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US millennials drive 35% of ice cream purchases
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Northeast US highest ice cream consumption region
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US ice cream sales via e-commerce up 50% post-COVID
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Dairy-free ice cream 10% of US sales in 2023
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US ice cream market CAGR 3.2% to 2028
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Walmart leads US ice cream retail sales with 25% share
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US Gen Z prefers novel flavors 40% more than boomers
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Florida ice cream sales highest per capita in US
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US bulk ice cream sales for foodservice $2 billion
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Keto ice cream niche grew 300% in US 2022-2023
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US ice cream trucks generate $500 million yearly
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New York City ice cream sales $200 million annually
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US Hispanic consumers boost ice cream sales 15%
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Midwest US ice cream production hub 30% national total
Interpretation
Us Market Statistics Interpretation
In the US ice cream market, total sales reached $11.4 billion in 2022 and premium ice cream sales climbed 7% in 2023, showing steady demand growth with vanilla still leading at a 30% share.
report visual · Comparison
Ice cream sales surge with the seasons
Seasonality and heat drive notable increases in ice cream demand across regions.
Summer months account for 70% of annual ice cream sales globally70%
Heatwaves increase ice cream sales 30% in affected regions30%
Southern US states 25% higher ice cream consumption summer25%
National Ice Cream Month boosts US sales 20% in July20%
Winter holiday flavors spike sales 15% in Q4 US15%
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