Ancient Origins
Ice cream's origins trace back possibly to the 5th century B.C. with the Ancient Greeks, and Marco Polo might have introduced a form of it to Italy in the 1300s.
American Introduction
Ice cream came to America in the 1700s and quickly became a luxury due to expensive ingredients and limited refrigeration technology.
New Zealand's Love Affair
New Zealand leads the world in ice cream consumption, averaging 28.4 liters per person annually.
Surprising Health Benefits
Recent research suggests that moderate ice cream consumption might offer cardiovascular benefits for diabetics.
The Sundae Origin Story
The "ice cream sundae" was created in response to a law banning ice cream sodas on Sundays, evolving into a beloved dessert.
Vanilla Dominance
Vanilla consistently ranks as the most popular ice cream flavor globally, preferred over chocolate and others.
Unpopular Flavors
Neapolitan and Birthday Cake ice cream flavors are among the least favored in the U.S.
Invention of the Ice Cream Cone
The modern ice cream cone is attributed to two different inventors in the early 1900s.