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2w ago

German Ice Cream Scoop Prices Hit Record Levels, Consumers Cut Back

Parlor owners blame inflation-driven energy costs coupled with higher ingredient prices for narrow margins.

Variety of ice cream scoops in cones with chocolate, vanilla and strawberry
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Overview

  • A YouGov survey shows that six in ten Germans now order ice cream from parlors less often because they consider it too expensive.
  • Parlor owners report slim pre-tax profits of around ten percent after covering rising energy, rent, staff and ingredient costs.
  • A TAG24 test in Dresden found that scoop weights vary from 78 grams for €1.80 to 128 grams for €2.00, underlining regional portion inconsistencies.
  • TikTok videos by ice cream seller Cele highlight friction with indecisive and demanding customers, underscoring mounting service pressures.
  • Despite sticker shock, German parlor prices still undercut those in Italy, France and Switzerland, and artisan gelato offers denser servings than airier supermarket ice cream.