Artisanal ice cream at its peak. In France, more than 300 million liters of ice cream are consumed each year, and the premium artisanal segment is growing by about 12% per year, especially in large cities. Summer remains the queen season for ice cream makers, who compete in creativity to offer new fragrances. Exotic fruits, fresh herbs, salty-sweet pairings: artisanal ice cream has never been closer to fine pastry.