Froyo eaters of America, we’re listening and we want to hear from you. The 2022 National Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey is now open. Our survey asks about frozen yogurt consumption and preferences. The results of our survey will be shared with frozen yogurt stores and others in the frozen yogurt industry. This year, we added… Read more »
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Press Room →August 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
Prime froyo season may be over but it’s still a busy time for froyo openings. We found 47 froyo shop openings in 18 countries in August compared to 49 froyo shop openings in 25 countries in July. The most froyo openings occurred in Mexico, where we’re seeing many stylish froyo shops open; many of them… Read more »
September Happenings at Menchie’s
Happy September! This month Menchie’s has two NEW exclusive yummy flavors swirling. Chocolate Chip Cookie made with Hershey’s Chocolate froyo: Bummed about going back to school? Let Menchie’s version of your favorite after-school snack cheer you up. Menchie’s turned the classic chocolate chip cookie into a scrumptious new froyo flavor made with real Hershey’s chocolate… Read more »
2022 Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo/ Coffee Fest Recap
Western Foodservice & Hospitality Expo, co-located with Coffee Fest, is back after a three-year hiatus. The two shows took place at the Los Angeles Convention Center from August 28-30, 2022. Sponsored by the California Restaurant Association, the Western Food Show features hundreds of vendors, educational sessions, industry awards, competitions, demonstrations, and networking opportunities. The Western… Read more »
Reliant Foodservice Expo2022 Recap
Reliant Foodservice, Southern California’s one-stop shop for coffee shops, froyo shops, and smoothie/juice bars, held its annual product show at the Anaheim Hilton Hotel on August 20. There were over 80 exhibiting manufactures, show specials, complimentary lunch, and the return of the Acai Bowl Competition. Reliant Foodservice is your source for organic, vegan, gluten-free, non-GMO,… Read more »
Summer 2022 New Froyo Flavors & Trends
Summer is traditionally a season for fruit flavors at froyo shops and that trend continued. The most popular fruit flavors are seasonal summer fruits: watermelon, coconut, mango, and berries. Cake flavors were also popular, with five new cake flavors introduce this summer. We found 29 new flavors introduced this summer and 28 flavors time last… Read more »
July 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings
July was another busy month for froyo shop openings. We found 53 froyo shop openings in 26 countries. In June, we found 42 froyo shop openings in 20 countries. The most openings occurred in the US, with eleven, followed by Malaysia with six and India with five. Congrats to Azerbaijan on the opening of the… Read more »
August Happenings at Menchie’s: New Flavors, New Cup & Contest
Happy August! Lots going on at Menchie’s this month. First, there are two NEW flavors: Sonic’s Vegan Blue Raspberry Sorbet is “bright and tangy.” The flavor is nonfat, gluten-free, and does not contain high-fructose corn syrup. Sonic’s favorite treat is made with real raspberry puree. Gourmet Pistachio Gelato is made with real pistachios. It’s also… Read more »
IFYA Turns Nine
Nine years ago, we launched the International Frozen Yogurt Association to promote the quality and success of the worldwide frozen yogurt industry. Today, our association has nearly 3,000 members (2,880 members as of July 24, 2022). Of the current members, 42% indicated that they were current froyo shop owners or employees, 23% prospective froyo shop… Read more »
Dealing with Supply Chain Logistics, Labor Shortage & Inflation
We’ve seen shortages of froyo cups and spoons at our local froyo shops. And we’ve heard about shortages of pint containers, sugar, mochi, mango puree, froyo flavors, chocolate, napkins, lids for froyo cups, straws, etc. Our IFYA expert, Jeff Resnick, CEO of Spaceman USA, provides advice on dealing with these challenges.
