The global artisanal ice cream market has witnessed a steady rise in recent years due to the growing demand for premium and natural ingredient-based ice cream among health-conscious consumers. Artisanal ice cream uses only the finest quality ingredients sourced from local farms and contains less sugar as compared to regular commercial ice cream brands. Moreover, small batch production methods allow artisanal ice cream makers to experiment with unique and diverse flavours. The rising popularity of artisanal ice creams that are perceived as healthier alternatives to regular ice cream has prompted several ice cream chains and restaurants to include such premium offerings in their menus. Artisanal ice creams are hand-made with natural ingredients, which are free from any preservatives, artificial flavours, and emulsifiers. These products are often manufactured in small batches and possess a shorter shelf life of eight weeks as compared to industrial ice creams, which have a shelf life of twenty-four months.

Market Dynamics:

The growth of the global artisanal ice cream market is driven by several factors. The increasing health awareness among consumers regarding the harmful effects of processed foods with artificial ingredients is driving the demand for artisanal ice cream with natural ingredients. Additionally, the rising popularity of grab-and-go frozen desserts is prompting the foodservice industry to offer more artisanal ice cream flavours. The willingness of consumers to pay premium prices for superior taste and quality is another key driver. However, high initial setup and production costs pose a major challenge for small artisanal ice cream makers. Also, the lack of large-scale production and distribution networks restricts market reach. Nevertheless, opportunities lie in expanding to untapped regional markets and strategic partnerships with food chains.

Key features of the study:

• This report provides in-depth analysis of the global artisanal ice cream market and provides market size (US$ Bn) and compound annual growth rate (CAGR%) for the forecast period (2024–2031), considering 2023 as the base year
• It elucidates potential revenue opportunities across different segments and explains attractive investment proposition matrices for this market
• This study also provides key insights about market drivers, restraints, opportunities, new product launches or approval, market trends, regional outlook, and competitive strategies adopted by key players
• It profiles key players in the global artisanal ice cream market based on the following parameters – company highlights, products portfolio, key highlights, financial performance, and strategies
• Key companies covered as a part of this study include Unilever, Nestle, Van Leeuwen, Nestlé S.A, Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd., Bi-Rite Creamery, Carmela Ice Cream Co., True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream, Boho Gelato, Gracie's Ice Cream, High Road Craft Brands
• Insights from this report would allow marketers and the management authorities of the companies to make informed decisions regarding their future product launches, type up-gradation, market expansion, and marketing tactics
• The global artisanal ice cream market report caters to various stakeholders in this industry including investors, suppliers, product manufacturers, distributors, new entrants, and financial analysts
• Stakeholders would have ease in decision-making through various strategy matrices used in analysing the global artisanal ice cream market

Detailed Segmentation:

• By Flavour
  • Chocolate
  • Vanilla
  • Fruits & Nuts
  • Others
• By Distribution Channel
  • Hypermarkets & Supermarkets
  • Specialty Stores
  • Online Channel
  • Others
• By Region
  • North America
  • Europe
  • Asia Pacific
  • Latin America
  • Middle East & Africa
• Top Companies in the Global Artisanal Ice Cream Market
  • Unilever
  • Van Leeuwen
  • Nestlé S.A
  • Fiasco Gelato Cafes Ltd.
  • Bi-Rite Creamery
  • Carmela Ice Cream Co.
  • True & 12 Handmade Ice Cream
  • Boho Gelato
  • Gracie's Ice Cream
  • High Road Craft Brands