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Quiz about Ice CreamFrozen Novelties

Ice Cream/Frozen Novelties Trivia Quiz


Americans have had a fascination with ice cream for over a century. My quiz takes you through a history of brands, companies, novelties, and down to the individuals who have had an impact on ice cream creations. Have fun!

A multiple-choice quiz by baker2004. Estimated time: 6 mins.
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Author
baker2004
Time
6 mins
Type
Multiple Choice
Quiz #
200,643
Updated
Dec 03 21
# Qns
15
Difficulty
Difficult
Avg Score
7 / 15
Plays
4527
Awards
Top 35% Quiz
Last 3 plays: Guest 208 (1/15), Guest 15 (9/15), Guest 136 (5/15).
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Question 1 of 15
1. Which flavor of ice cream and frozen novelty is America's #1 choice according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)? Hint


Question 2 of 15
2. Which American ice cream company boasts the slogan, "Ice Cream of the Future"? Hint


Question 3 of 15
3. Which company set the Guiness World Record for the "Largest Ice Cream Cake" in 2004? Hint


Question 4 of 15
4. In 2005, which company owned the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores? Hint


Question 5 of 15
5. According to Dairy Queen, which U.S. state occupies the most number of their chain stores? Hint


Question 6 of 15
6. What is Ed Berners best known for creating? Hint


Question 7 of 15
7. Which American-based company is the largest manufacturer and marketer of branded ice cream and frozen novelties in the U.S.? Hint


Question 8 of 15
8. According to the USDA, which state produced the largest volume of ice cream in the U.S. in 2003? Hint


Question 9 of 15
9. Which ice cream brand is known for creating distinctive flavors and indulgent tastes, as well as claiming to introduce the world to the first ice cream bar for the grown-up palate? Hint


Question 10 of 15
10. According to research done by makeicecream.com, which country consumed the most amount of ice cream in 2004? Hint


Question 11 of 15
11. What is the best selling frozen novelty in the U.S.? Hint


Question 12 of 15
12. According to scientists at makeicecream.com, how many licks does it take to finish off one scoop of an ice cream cone? Hint


Question 13 of 15
13. Which American-based company manufactures and distributes a wide spectrum of frozen dessert products including Starbucks, Push-Pops, Healthy Choice, Skinny Cow, Nestle' and Haagen-Dazs? Hint


Question 14 of 15
14. Which American-based ice cream company developed a "Cowmobile" to drive cross-country and hand out free ice cream as a marketing technique? Hint


Question 15 of 15
15. Which month is deemed "National Ice Cream Month", as well as the month that sells the most amount of ice cream in the U.S.? Hint



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1. Which flavor of ice cream and frozen novelty is America's #1 choice according to the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)?

Answer: Vanilla

IDFA cites the Top 5 flavors bought in supermarkets in 2004 as Vanilla, Chocolate, Nut/Caramel, Neapolitan, and Strawberry.
2. Which American ice cream company boasts the slogan, "Ice Cream of the Future"?

Answer: Dippin' Dots

Dippin' Dots are tiny beads of ice cream, frozen yogurt, sherbet, or flavored ice, which are flash frozen. The innovative confections were created by microbiologist Curt Jones in 1988. His company was named the #1 New Franchise by Entrepreneur Magazine in 2002.
3. Which company set the Guiness World Record for the "Largest Ice Cream Cake" in 2004?

Answer: Carvel

The giant confection displayed at Union Square Park in New York weighed 12,096 lbs, was 19 ft. wide, and 2 ft. high! It took 75 minutes to make and 54 people to build and assemble it. Carvel also set the records in 2002 with the "Largest Ice Cream Scoop Pyramid".
4. In 2005, which company owned the world's largest chain of ice cream specialty stores?

Answer: Baskin-Robbins

The chain has more than 2,500 stores in the U.S. and 2,100 stores in 52 countries around the world. Baskin-Robbins has nearly 1,000 ice cream flavors developed, and they rotate nearly 100 of those flavors each year.
5. According to Dairy Queen, which U.S. state occupies the most number of their chain stores?

Answer: Texas

There are in fact more than 600 stores located in Texas alone, along with 5,700 other locations around the U.S., Canada, and 22 other countries. Dairy Queen was founded on June 22, 1940 in Joliet Illinois, and in 1980 their motto became, "We Treat You Right".
6. What is Ed Berners best known for creating?

Answer: Ist Ice Cream Sundae

Although the subject is quite contorversial and several cities and people claim to be the original creator of the sundae, Ed Berners story remains one of the strongest cited. According to Ed Berners and other historians, the sundae's history goes back to 1881 in Two River, Wisconsin. Ed Berners charged 5 cents and only served his creation on Sunday's (hence the name).

The spelling was changed to appease Christians, who felt advertising ice cream on the Lord's Day was inappropriate.
7. Which American-based company is the largest manufacturer and marketer of branded ice cream and frozen novelties in the U.S.?

Answer: Good Humor-Breyers

Good Humor is undoubtedly known around the country for their ice cream and novelty bars being delivered in "Good Humor Trucks" with ringing bells. One of the companies top selling products is the "Good Humor Bar", which was created in 1920 by Harry Burt. It was America's 1st ice cream bar on a stick.
8. According to the USDA, which state produced the largest volume of ice cream in the U.S. in 2003?

Answer: California

California alone produced 121 million gallons in 2003, followed by Indiana, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Minnesota.
9. Which ice cream brand is known for creating distinctive flavors and indulgent tastes, as well as claiming to introduce the world to the first ice cream bar for the grown-up palate?

Answer: Haagen-Dazs

Haagen-Dazs was created in the early 1960s and was developed by Reuben Mattus. The only flavors available in their beginning was Vanilla, Chocolate, and Coffee. Today, some of their flavors include Vanilla Swiss Almond, Dulce De Leche, Truffles, and Bananas Foster, and their products can be found in 54 countries around the globe.
10. According to research done by makeicecream.com, which country consumed the most amount of ice cream in 2004?

Answer: U.S.

According to the same report, Americans consume 23.3 quarts of ice cream, ices, and other frozen dairy products per person annually.
11. What is the best selling frozen novelty in the U.S.?

Answer: Klondike Bar

The Klondike Bar was created by William Isaly of the Isaly Dairy Company in 1922. The original Klondike Bar, square slices of vanilla ice cream dipped and coated in Swiss milk chocolate is now made by Good Humor-Breyers (2005).
12. According to scientists at makeicecream.com, how many licks does it take to finish off one scoop of an ice cream cone?

Answer: 50

The ice cream cone was invented at the St. Louis World's fair in 1904 by Ernest A. Hamwi. When a concessionaire ran out of ice cream dishes, Hamwi came up with the idea to take one of his crispy thin Perisian pastries and hand roll it to resemble a dish.

While there are many people and countries who claim to have invented the cone, Hamwi is officially credited by the International Association of Ice Cream Manufactuers (IAICM).
13. Which American-based company manufactures and distributes a wide spectrum of frozen dessert products including Starbucks, Push-Pops, Healthy Choice, Skinny Cow, Nestle' and Haagen-Dazs?

Answer: Dryer's Grand

The Dryer's /Edy's company began in 1928 by founders William Dreyer and Joseph Edy. The two men officially dissolved their partnership in 1947, but William Dreyer continued the company with the help of his son. The Dreyer's brand can be found in the western part of the U.S., while the Edy's brand can be found in the rest of the country. Today (2005), Dryer's/Edy's is a 2 billion dollar company and is one of the Top 3 brands sold in supermarkets (Information Resources, INC).
14. Which American-based ice cream company developed a "Cowmobile" to drive cross-country and hand out free ice cream as a marketing technique?

Answer: Ben & Jerry's

The "Cowmobile" was created in 1986 by founders Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, who personally scooped the free ice cream. Unfortunately the "Cowmobile" burned to the ground 4 months later, but was recreated in 1987. The company that began in a small parlor shop in Burlington, Vermont on May 5, 1978, now is one of the Top 10 ice cream brands sold in U.S. supermarkets (2005).
15. Which month is deemed "National Ice Cream Month", as well as the month that sells the most amount of ice cream in the U.S.?

Answer: July

In 1984, President Ronald Reagan designated July as the month to celebrate one of America's favorite sweets! American's love this creamy sweet so much that according to Market Research in 2002, "the American Ice Cream Retail Industry had around 20 billion dollars in sales".
Source: Author baker2004

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