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Announcing the 2nd Annual National Frozen Yogurt Survey

The National Frozen Yogurt Survey is back! There are two versions of the survey, one for frozen yogurt consumers and one for frozen yogurt shop operators. This year we will compare the results to the previous year’s findings, enabling us to reveal trends for the first time. We are very excited to hear from the… Read more »

2018 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo Recap

This year’s Western Food Expo was held at the Los Angeles Convention Center on August 19-21, 2018. This year’s expo was co-located with two other shows, Coffee Fest and the Healthy Food Expo. The show moved from the North Hall to the larger South Hall. Members of the foodservice industry meet at the Western Food Expo… Read more »

A New Thirst for Frozen Beverages

The hottest years on record were 2015, 2016, and 2017. Scorching summer temperatures naturally make people thirsty for frozen beverages. It’s no surprise that we’ve seen growth in frozen beverages. The smoothie market was an estimated $5 billion in 2016. Global Industry Analysts, Inc. projects that smoothies will become a $17 billion global market by 2024. Consumers… Read more »

Summer 2018 Froyo Flavor Roundup

Before summer, aka prime froyo season, ends, we want to take a look at the new flavors that were introduced this summer. Unless otherwise noted, the flavors are frozen yogurt. Sorbets are always popular in the summer, and this year was no exception. Vegan and ice cream flavors continued to be popular as well. Jolly… Read more »

Overview of Frozen Yogurt in Japan

We recently returned from a trip to Japan and were inspired to share what we’ve learned about soft cream and frozen yogurt in Japan. Soft cream, aka soft serve ice cream, is served from a soft serve machine, usually. However, there are also soft cream/soft serve treats in the freezer section of markets and vending… Read more »

The IFYA Turns Five

Later this week, Sunday to be specific, our association will celebrate its fifth anniversary serving the frozen yogurt industry. As we take a look back at our past, we’d like to start by thanking everyone that has supported us over the years, including our members, sponsors, partners, and supporters. We wouldn’t be here without you. Our… Read more »

Frozen Yogurt in Asia 2018

Last year, we wrote about the growing popularity of activated charcoal frozen yogurt, taiyaki filled with froyo, durian puffs, and raindrop cakes in Asia. Raindrop cakes were all over Instagram for a few months but the fad seems to be over. After the fresh honeycomb trend, activated black charcoal froyo became the new thing. Now… Read more »

Save the Date for Yogurtland’s First National Ice Cream Date Celebration

Yogurtland is celebrating National Ice Cream Day, July 15, for the first time with a special buy one, get one free deal. They’ll also have *NEW* Blue Flip Flop spoons to commemorate this very special day. And they’ll have five flavors of ice cream, including a returning favorite, Oreo® Cookies and Crème Ice Cream. The following… Read more »

IFYA Invites Froyo Fans to Share Their Froyo Stories in a New Contest

Was your first date at a froyo shop? Have you ever traveled hundreds of miles for froyo? Froyo fans, we want to hear your froyo stories. Share your story of how you’ve demonstrated your love of frozen yogurt for a chance to win our Sweet Summer Prize Package. “I’m excited to read lots of stories… Read more »

Iconic Frozen Yogurt Franchises Founded in the 1970s & 1980s

Long before chains like Pinkberry, Red Mango, Menchie’s, Yogurtland, Orange Leaf, and sweetFrog were founded in the 2000s, there were other large frozen yogurt franchises. We take a look back at some of these chains, including what happened to each. Frozen Yogurt Franchises Founded in the 1970s Everything Yogurt was the oldest and second-largest frozen yogurt… Read more »