The International Frozen Yogurt Association extends a warm welcome to Easy Breezy in Walnut Creek, CA, the newest member of our Swirl of Honor program. Easy Breezy earned three swirls, the maximum possible number of swirls, based on frozen yogurt quality, store cleanliness, superior customer service, and environmentally friendly business practices.
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Malachy Parts & Service Named as Master Distributor & Service Partner for PASMO
PASMO America, known for the world’s quietest soft serve machines, has entered into an agreement with Malachy Parts & Service, the leader in commercial kitchen equipment repair and maintenance and OEM parts in New Jersey and NYC. Effective immediately, MPS will serve as the master parts distributor and service partner for PASMO America in the Northeast region.
Froyo Gives Back, the 2024 Edition
Every June, we like to recognize socially responsible frozen yogurt shops that give back to important causes and/or the community. Froyo is helping make a difference in the world.
Spoon Collectors! Get Your FREE Giant Lilac Yogurtland Spoon Today
With every $12 minimum purchase in-store on June 11, indulge in a complimentary Yogurtland Giant Lilac Spoon, designed for savoring every mouthwatering scoop of its signature flavors.
May Froyo Shop Openings & Closings
With June and July as the traditionally busiest months for froyo, we weren’t surprised to find more froyo shop openings, 70, in May compared to 46 in April. These 70 froyo shop openings occurred in twenty-one countries.
Level Up Your Dessert Game With Yogurtland and PAC-MAN This Summer
Yogurtland, the leading self-serve frozen yogurt brand, announced an exclusive power-packed partnership with Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc. for a promotion featuring the iconic video game brand PAC-MAN™. The summer-long collaboration features two limited-edition flavors: CHERRY Chomp Sorbet, Pineapple POWER-UP Sorbet, along with limited-time gummy toppings and more – available at participating Yogurtland locations nationwide while supplies last.
Interest in Frozen Yogurt As Measured by Search Trends, 2024 Update
Looking at worldwide search traffic for frozen yogurt over the last 12 months (i.e., June 2023 – June 2024), the top five regions were 1. United States, 2. Australia, 3. Kuwait, 4. Canada, 5. Israel. Kuwait and Israel are new to the top five. Last year, the countries in order of search interest were 1. United States, 2. Canada, 3. Australia, 4. Lebanon, 5. New Zealand. Google adjusts for differences in the population size of countries by using the proportion of all search queries rather than looking at the absolute query count.
Froyo Trends: Croissants & Froyo
Croissants have been used as cones at Heavenly Yogurt in San Diego (Cro-Yo), and flat versions are offered as froyo toppings at Yogurt World in South Korea. Froyo Heaven in Lebanon uses a chocolate croissant as a base for the Em Ali Soft Serve. The croissant is paired with sweet milk, pistachio flakes, shaved almonds, and soft serve froyo. And Yonique Froyo offers croissant cones topped with froyo and sauce at the Sunway Centre branch in Brunei.
Celebrate National Best Friends Day, June 8, with Yogurtland’s Bestie Bundle
Save the date and make plans with your bestie to celebrate National Best Friends Day, June 8, with Yogurtland. Order Yogurtland’s Bestie Bundle which comes with your choice of two cups of classic flavors, topped with two signature toppings of your choice, starting at $12.99.
Froyo in Poland: History, Trends, & Shops
Frozen yogurt has had limited success in Poland. There have been a variety of frozen yogurt shops open, including international chains (e.g., Tutti Frutti, Yogen Fruz), self-serve shops, and counter-serve shops. Shop names like RedBerry and White Cherry sound inspired by Red Mango and Pinkberry, while Yogoland is similar to Yogurtland. White Cherry only had one froyo flavor, plain/natural.