Research and Markets - US Ice Cream Market 2016-2020 - Key Vendors are Ben & Jerry's, Blue Bell Creameries, Nestlé, Turkey Hill, Unilever & Wells Enterprises

DUBLIN, May 24, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --

Research and Markets has announced the addition of the "Ice Cream Market in the US 2016-2020" report to their offering.

The Ice Cream Market in the US to grow at a CAGR of 2.09% during the period 2016-2020.

The ice cream market in the US comprises the take-home, impulse, and artisanal ice cream segments. The take-home ice cream segment led the market in 2015 with a 63.75% share. Increases in disposable income and impulse purchases, the introduction of new flavors, and consumption of ice-cream as a snack drive the consumption of ice cream products.

The report covers the present scenario and the growth prospects of the Ice Cream Market in the US for 2016-2020. To calculate the market size, the report considers the revenue generated through sales of ice cream through retail stores such as supermarkets and hypermarkets, specialist retailers, convenience stores, service stations, and others (cash-and-carry retailers, vending machines, discounters). The report also includes a discussion of the key vendors operating in this market.

People with lactose intolerance are unable to digest lactose, a natural sugar present in milk. They usually experience problems such as bloating, diarrhea, and gas. Ice-cream manufacturers have formulated lactose-free ice cream products to cater to this niche market of lactose-intolerant consumers.

According to the report, one of the key drivers of the growth of the global ice cream market is the launch of new and innovative products. Vendors are coming up with new products to remain competitive and also to attract and retain consumers.

Further, the report states that the number of obese and overweight people is on the rise globally. Governments are spending large amounts of money on medical expenses related to obesity.

Key vendors

- Ben & Jerry's
- Blue Bell Creameries
- Nestlé USA
- Turkey Hill
- Unilever USA
- Wells Enterprises

Other prominent vendors

- Amy's Ice Creams
- Bliss Unlimited
- Kroger Co
- Klondike
- Lucerne Foods
- Marina Ice Cream
- Mikawaya
- Oregon Ice Cream
- Rich Ice Cream
- Three Twins Ice Cream
- Tillamook
- Weight Watchers

Key Topics Covered:

PART 01: Executive summary
- Highlights

PART 02: Scope of the report
- Top-vendor offerings

PART 03: Market research methodology
- Research methodology
- Economic indicators

PART 04: Introduction
- Key market highlights

PART 05: Market landscape
- Market overview
- Market size and forecast
- Five forces analysis

PART 06: Market outlook on ice cream consumption patterns in US
- Major ice cream consuming cities in US
- Major ice cream-consuming states
- Outlook on consumer behavior in US

PART 07: Market segmentation by flavor
- Most popular ice cream flavors in US

PART 08: Market segmentation by type
- Ice cream market in US by type
- Take-home ice cream market in the US
- Impulse ice cream market in US
- Artisanal ice cream market in US

PART 09: Market segmentation by distribution channel
- Ice cream market in US by distribution channel

PART 10: Market drivers
- Increased consumption of take-home ice cream products
- Ice cream as a snack
- Demand for private-label products
- Rise in number of convenience stores

PART 11: Impact of drivers

PART 12: Market challenges
- Increased competition from frozen yogurt brands
- Increase in health-conscious consumers
- Aggressive price-cutting strategies by retailers

PART 13: Impact of drivers and challenges

PART 14: Market trends
- Increase in demand for new flavors
- Innovative product launches
- Increased consumption of indulgent products
- Increased demand for premium ice cream products

PART 15: Vendor landscape
- Competitive scenario
- Key vendors 2015
- Ben & Jerry's
- Blue Bell Creameries
- Nestlé USA
- Turkey Hill
- Unilever USA
- Wells Enterprises

For more information visit http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/r58v62/ice_cream_market

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