Nothing beats the July heat like a refreshing ice cream cone. President Ronald Reagan designated July as National Ice Cream Month, and Instacart data from last year showed a 22% increase in ice cream purchases during the month of July.
According to the International Dairy Foods Association, ice cream production across the country is highest from March to –September, and the average American consumes four gallons of ice cream a year. The IDFA also says that despite many Americans opting for non-dairy treats, regular dairy ice cream is still the most popular frozen dessert among consumers.
Here is a list of the most popular ice cream flavor in each state according to Instacart purchases throughout the last year.
Source: Instacart