With temperatures in many places in Germany expected to approach 30 degrees Celsius this weekend, there’s really only one solution: head to the nearest ice cream parlour.
But while prices for a scoop of the iced treat might not make you boiling mad, they might make you at least a little bit annoyed, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by dpa and published on Saturday.
Nearly two-thirds (64%) of people in Germany believe ice cream prices are too high, a survey of around 2,000 people aged 18 and older showed.
Six out of 10 respondents said they “always” or “occasionally” order fewer scoops due to the increased prices compared to five years ago. For 28%, however, the price has no impact on the number of scoops they buy. Most people purchase two scoops (50%) or three scoops (23%).
Scoops cost €1.30 ($1.52) to €2.80
In some regions of Germany, ice cream has become more expensive compared to last year. “Some ice cream parlours have raised their prices,” said Annalisa Carnio, spokeswoman for the Association of Italian Ice Cream Manufacturers in Germany (Uniteis).
However, overall, the price level has remained relatively stable as inflation, like in other food sectors, has eased.
And ice cream afficionados rarely complain, Carnio said.
“Customers know that everything has become more expensive. Some grumble, but they are a minority,” she said.
Uniteis represents the interests of 900 members with around 2,000 ice cream parlours that produce their own ice cream.
