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Ice cream, a very French delicacy

Abundance of quality raw materials, strong tourist demand, innovation and know-how: France is the leading European producer (ahead of Italy) and the 2nd largest exporter of ice cream (behind Germany) in the world.

A pleasure that is increasingly shared

  • From 2016 to 2021, sales have increased by 3%/year.
  • For the past 8 years, there has been a strong emergence of new artisanal ice cream makers (+31% of creations of structures).
  • While 84% of French households mainly consume ice cream in the summer, 52% now also enjoy it all year round.

With some French specificities:

  • In the land of gastronomy, 34% of French people have already made their own ice cream.
  • When they don't taste their own production, 28% appreciate ice cream sticks (ahead of cones and tubs). All types taken together, this represents nearly 5 kg/per person per year.
  • And, with the underlying trend of "eating better", 70% of French people would be willing to pay more to consume products that include local and/or natural ingredients.

A constantly renewed offer

Purchased and enjoyed instantly, ice cream is constantly being reinvented: new snacking formats, inclusion of sauces or pieces, play on textures, (increasingly) original flavors, use of vegan and organic ingredients...

The flagship product of "comfort food" is adapting to the times and multiplying the opportunities to be appreciated, from the dessert at the end of a meal (it is particularly essential during the holidays with the Christmas log) to the improvised gourmet break in the street or, for movie lovers, while watching a film in the cinema.

Whatever the context, this convivial treat is very popular and is even used, as mentioned in the articles below, in several emblematic desserts of French gastronomy.

Magnum: the ultimate summer treat

When summer temperatures rise, it's hard to resist tasting these particularly tasty ice creams, with their chocolate coating that delicately crumbles under the tooth to reveal a rich, creamy ice cream underneath. All the variations in the range, regularly enriched with new symphonies of textures to satisfy every sweet tooth, bear the imprint of this premium quality that has made the brand's reputation. A brand that was the 1st to offer ice cream sticks to adults (historically intended for children) with a product twice as big in size and chocolate thickness. Pleasure guaranteed!

But what really makes these magnum and magnum mini ice creams irresistible is their skilful combination of hot and cold. The topping gently melts in the mouth, allowing the ice cream to take over, transforming each mouthful into a magnum delight (Latin for large, evoking another festive, tasty product, champagne).

It's an experience that more and more of us are looking for during summer heatwaves, and the ideal answer is this ice cream offering unique combinations of textures and flavors: both comforting and refreshing, a Magnum is also, and above all, a moment of pure indulgence. So don't hesitate to order this little dose of (re)comfort now!

 

Valérie from Comme des Français

Desserts that go well with ice cream