I don't know if you knew this but July is National Ice Cream Month.  That makes me happy! 

Here's some important facts from Breyers.com:

General Ice Cream Information
Q: What is the size of the U.S. ice cream/frozen dessert market?
A: In 2001, more than $20 billion. [Source: International Ice Cream Association, 2002]

Q: How much ice cream is produced in the U.S.?
A: In 2001, 1.6 billion gallons of ice cream or 23 quarts per person were produced. [Source: International Ice Cream Association, 2002]

Q: How much ice cream do we eat a year?
A: The average American eats around 45 pints (5.63 gallons) of ice cream a year, more than any other nationality. [Assumes all ice cream produced is consumed]

Q: How many homes in the U.S. have ice cream in their freezers?
A: 94% of households in the U.S. in 2000 consumed ice cream and frozen desserts. [Source: ACNielsen HomeScan Panel Data]

Q: When did National Ice Cream Month begin?
A: President Ronald Reagan declared July “National Ice Cream Month” in 1984. July is also the month in which the most ice cream is sold. [Source: Eating It Up; Ice Cream Sales and Usage Trends, 2001, International Dairy Foods Association]

Q: What are the top five ice cream flavors in the U.S.?
A: The top five flavors are vanilla, chocolate, vanilla /chocolate, fruit, and cookies and cream. [Source: Eating It Up; Ice Cream Sales and Usage Trends, 2001, International Dairy Foods Association]

Q: How should ice cream be stored at home?
A: • At the supermarket, buy ice cream last.
    • Be sure the package feels hard and shows no signs of thawing and re-freezing.
    • Ask for ice cream to first be placed in a plastic bag, then bagged with other frozen foods.
    • At home, immediately unpack ice cream and place in the coldest part of the freezer,
      not in the door.
    • Keep freezer control set at 0¾F or below.
    • As soon as you’ve finished scooping, tightly cover ice cream and return to the freezer.
      To help prevent ice crystals from forming, press a sheet of wax paper or plastic wrap on
      surface of ice cream before covering with lid.