In 2024, the ice cream industry in America produced over 1 billion gallons, with California recognized as the leading state in both production and consumption. The state is home to over 4,000 ice cream shops, which is approximately one-fourth of all shops in the U.S. Notably, California has outproduced all other states in ice cream for over 20 years, with a production of more than five million units in 2023. While Le Mars, Iowa, is known as the ice cream capital of the world, California also holds a significant place in ice cream culture and history.
In 2024, more than 1 billion gallons of ice cream were produced in America, with California being the leading state in production and consumption.
Californians consume so much ice cream that their state is home to over 4,000 ice cream shops, accounting for at least one-fourth of the total in America.
California has produced more ice cream than any other state for over 20 years, with a production exceeding five million units in 2023.
Le Mars, Iowa, while recognized as the ice cream capital of the world, shares this title with California given the state's rich ice cream heritage.
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