Not As Many Consumers Scream for Ice Cream
July 2, 2009 |12:29 | Ice Cream Brands By : Team X
Consumers will be looking for ways to keep cool this summer, but they won’t necessarily be screaming for ice cream, per a recent study from Mintel.
The 2009 Ice Cream and Frozen Novelties report shows that the frozen treat sales continue to be flat. Growth the past two years was 1 percent compared to 3.6 percent in 2006 and more than 4 percent from 2003-2005.
The frozen yogurt/tofu is the strongest performer in the category experiencing gains greater than 13 percent in 2008. Mintel forecasted continued growth in this segment through 2013. “This segment will grow both because it opens up the market to added distribution space outside of the usual ice cream and frozen novelties aisle, and because it reflects an important consumer trend toward interest in non-dairy products,” the report summarized.
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Mostly Food Journal is probably the largest Europe-based cookbook review site, with more reviews added every day. The editor/writer, Chrissie Walker, has received popular acclaim for her book reviews, food articles and restaurant reviews, and was recently nominated for a prestigious food writers' award. Chrissie is currently working on a project about Korean food and culture. Chrissie has generously agreed to share her review of the cookbook Italian Ice Cream by Carla Bardi just in time for summer enjoyment.
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