The peak months for ice cream consumption are June and July, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, which predicts consumption will continue to rise well into the next decade.
The peak months for ice cream consumption are June and July, according to the International Dairy Foods Association, which predicts consumption will continue to rise well into the next decade. ( Photo: Adams Jones/Wikimedia Commons)

Kids will be happy to know that ice cream cones are as good a source of folates as green veggies and whole wheat.

We All Scream for Ice Cream!

14 May 2026 | 05:56
Food & Drink

The average American consumes approximately 19 pounds or about four gallons of ice cream per year.

And a staggering majority of Americans, 97% of US adults, say they either “like” or “love” the frozen treat, according to a 2024 survey by the International Dairy Foods Association of more than 2,200 adults....

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