The French ice-cream and sorbet market is estimated at 1.8 billion euros. The global ice cream and sorbet market is growing at an annual rate of 5%, and is worth around $90 billion. The main global players are Unilever, Mars, Nestlé, Froneri and General Mills. French consumers show strong seasonal trends in their ice cream consumption, with marked increases during the summer and the festive season. The market is characterized by a wide and diversified product range, with a trend towards mini-formats, new flavors and artisanal products. Much of the market's value is concentrated on a few product types, such as sticks and cones. Trends in demand for ice creams and sorbets in France 88% of French people consume ice creams and sorbets. On average, French households make around 8 purchases a year for these products, spending over 45 euros a year, with an average basket per purchase of around 6 euros. Per capita consumption of ice cream in France is around 6 liters a year, which is slightly
