17.5

Average number (in millions) of ice cream cones manufactured each day from February through July (high season for ice cream) by Joy Baking Group, the largest supplier of cones in the US, according to a report in the New York Times. Ice cream cones appear to be trend-adverse; for decades, just three types of cones have dominated sales: crisp “squeaky” cake cones, cookie-like sugar cones, and wide mouth caramel-scented waffle cones.