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Ice cream fosters innovation with less fat and added sugars

Flavors, inclusions and even alcohol create new premium experiences.

Barbara Harfmann

June 24, 2025

Everyone loves ice cream, and today's manufacturers are creating a vast array of flavors, textures and formats.

2021 State of the Industry: a divided highway for ice cream and frozen novelties

Sales of ice cream and frozen novelties traveled in two different directions in 2021.

Kathie Canning

October 26, 2021

Sales within the retail ice cream and frozen novelties segments have been traveling in two different directions of late.

Cold treats see a slight cool-off

But all segments within the retail ice cream/sherbet category still posted impressive gains.

Kathie Canning

July 21, 2021

When we last covered sales within the retail ice cream/sherbet category (in our January 2021 issue), the segment was enjoying double-digit growth in both dollars and units. Eight months later — with stay-at-home dictates over and many consumers no longer indulging in as many comfort foods — retail ice cream/sherbet sales are not soaring quite as high.

Retail ice cream sales heat up

All retail ice cream/sherbet categories realized strong dollar and unit sales gains.

Kathie Canning

December 21, 2020

Many consumers have been turning to their favorite comfort foods to help combat stress during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. And one of those favorites certainly appears to be ice cream.

2020 State of the Industry: Ice cream is a category on fire

The COVID-19 pandemic created a hot spot for ice cream/frozen novelty purchases.

Anna Boisseau

October 26, 2020

Retail ice cream sales might not have being eating fire this year, but they certainly have been on fire. Over the 52 weeks ending Sept. 6, 2020, dollar sales in the ice cream subcategory of the larger ice cream/sherbet category were up 13.4% (to $6,841.8 million).

Retail ice cream sales see strong gains

The subcategory posted very strong recent growth within supermarkets and other retail outlets.

Kathie Canning

July 29, 2020

It's a sweet state of affairs for the retail ice cream/sherbet category. Dollar sales jumped 7.6% to $7,298.8 million during the 52 weeks ending May 17, 2020, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.

Good times for frozen novelties

But ice cream/ice milk desserts and ice pops posted mixed results

Kathie Canning

March 17, 2020

While the retail ice cream category has seen sales flatten and even tumble slightly in recent years, its novelties cousin has fared much better.

Reignite ice cream sales

A focus on healthy indulgence is one way processors could win within the ice cream space

Kathie Canning

March 9, 2020

Like many other U.S. retail food categories, the ice cream category has been awash with innovation during the past few years. From lower-sugar, higher-protein formulations and portion-controlled offerings to "ice cream" that's ... well ... not really ice cream.

Retail ice cream sales tumble

But most of the category’s declines can be attributed to a few brands

Kathie Canning

January 22, 2020

The U.S. retail ice cream segment certainly has seen easier times. According to "Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties - U.S.," a report published in May 2019 by global market research firm Mintel, the mature and diverse category is "finding growth elusive."

2019 State of the Industry: Ice cream and frozen novelties are hot and cold

Frozen novelties are hearing the sound of rain, but ice cream finds itself in a tight-slot situation

Kathie Canning

November 15, 2019

The "one armed bandit" brought some good news and some bad news to the ice cream and frozen novelty segment in the past year. The good news? Frozen novelties saw a pretty payout, with dollar sales rising 4.2% to $4,906.3 million during the 52 weeks ending Aug. 11, 2019, according to data from Chicago-based market research firm IRI.