The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) turns two years old today. The association’s website was launched on July 29, 2013. Two years certainly goes by quickly when you’re dedicated to promoting the quality and success of the worldwide frozen yogurt industry.
Nearly 1,000 Members. We’re excited to report that we’re about to reach a major milestone: 1,000 members. Last June we had nearly 500 members from 58 countries. This July we have nearly 1,000 members in 88 countries. That’s amazing – frozen yogurt is everywhere!
Our members include frozen yogurt store operators (42%), prospective frozen yogurt store operators (24%), frozen yogurt fans (13%), frozen yogurt industry suppliers (9%), and other (12%).
Thank you to all our members, followers, readers and supporters for your interest in the goings on of our frozen yogurt association.
Supporting, Recognizing and Rewarding Members and Fans.
The IFYA co-sponsored three contests. Two contests gave froyo shops the chance to win frozen yogurt mix. Our Cool Way to Eat Fruit contest with Chloe’s Soft Serve Fruit mix, an all natural soft serve fruit mix made out of just three ingredients. The winners were Yogurt Hut (first prize) and JoJo Smoothies & Frozen Yogurt (second prize).
We co-sponsored the If Your Flavor Dreams Came True contest with Nanci’s Frozen Yogurt. The grand prize winner, Flip Flop Yogurt Shoppe, submitted the dream flavor Cannoli.
Our most recent contest, Froyo Swirling Skills, sought to find the best froyo swirlers in the land. It was our first Instagram contest and we proclaimed two froyo swirling stars.
We partnered with Payality to offer two online webinars about California’s new sick pay law.
We offer a more exclusive member discounts on frozen yogurt mix, frozen yogurt machines, toppings dispensers, cup dividers, insurance and HR/payroll services than ever.
This summer we partnered with Kent Precision Foods Group to offer our members free Dole Soft Serve starter kits (approximate retail value, $50).
Support from Industry Leaders
We welcomed a group of frozen yogurt experts from a variety of areas within the frozen yogurt industry.
- Dennis Durban, Managing Partner, Earth’s Factory
- Kalvin Kwong, Product/Service Solutions Directory, CarryOutSupplies.com
- Jeff Resnick, Chief Executive Officer, Spaceman USA
- Jason Rhoades, Business Development Manager, Electro Freeze/H.C. Duke & Son
- Mark Romeo, Sales Specialist, Palo Alto Foods
- Shane Stratton, West Regional Key Account Manager, Dannon
- Dave Wudel, President, Nanci’s Frozen Yogurt
As always, we would love to hear from you. We welcome your thoughts and suggestions on how to make this association valuable to you whether you’re a frozen yogurt fan, supplier, or frozen yogurt shop owner.
Anniversary Contest
To celebrate our second anniversary, we’re launching a Facebook caption contest tomorrow morning. The winner gets a home froyo making machine from Dash (retail value $39.99). Visit facebook.com/froyoassociation to enter.
How to enter: Like the Facebook contest post and post your caption by midnight PST on Thursday, August 6 for a chance to win.
Who’s eligible? Any legal resident of the US, 18 years or older. No purchase is necessary. The contest is void where prohibited by law.
The prize:
The mini Greek froyo maker from Dash features:
- Makes frozen treats in just 30 minutes
- BPA-free
- 8 liter capacity
- Easy one switch operation
- Add mix-ins and flavors while the unit is in operation
- Splash guard detaches from motor for easy cleaning
- Inner bowl fits in any freezer
- 7 watts
Warmest Regards,
Susan Linton
President, International Frozen Yogurt Association
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