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Creative Froyo Toppings, the 2022 Edition

Last week, we highlighted creative froyo flavors from around the world. Of course, we wouldn’t forget to talk about creative froyo toppings. Here are some of the creative froyo toppings that we’ve spotted from froyo shops around the world. Brookies, NuYo Frozen Yogurt, USA, IG @nuyo_eastlake NuYo has multiple self-serve locations in California. They’ve just… Read more »

Creative Froyo Flavors, the 2022 Edition

We’re constantly on the lookout for new froyo flavors and we love finding creative ones. This year’s list of creative froyo flavors includes only flavors that were introduced in 2021 and 2022. Beverage inspired flavors and warm spices were popular. Arroz Con Leche froyo from Moggui Frozen Yogurt in Peru (IG @mogguifrozenyogurt) was introduced in… Read more »

February 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings

February is a short month, so we did see fewer froyo shop openings. We found 20 new froyo shops in 14 countries. The US led the way with 6 openings, 3 of them in California. Llaollao, the largest froyo chain in Europe and Asia, continues to open new outlets every month. In February, llaollao had… Read more »

Ghost Kitchens & Froyo

You can expect to see froyo at ghost kitchens this year and beyond. Yogen Früz partnered with Ghost Kitchen Brands with the goal of opening 70 locations in the U.S. and 30 in Canada this year. Seeking brand growth, Brix Holdings, parent company of Orange Leaf and Red Mango, is currently in discussion with several… Read more »

Valentine’s Day 2022 Froyo Specials

National/International Frozen Yogurt Day seemed like it was yesterday, but it’s time for another major froyo holiday. Valentine’s Day dinner is second only to Mother’s Day brunch as an occasion to dine out. And froyo is the perfect dessert for Valentine’s Day. There are so many cute Valentine’s froyo toppings out there, pink and red… Read more »

January 2022 Froyo Shop Openings and Closings

And we’re back with the first openings and closings report of 2022. Since it’s winter in the Northern Hemisphere, many froyo shops are closed for the season. Things were relatively quiet in the north, with more activity in South America and Southeast Asia. Most of the new shops were opened by existing froyo businesses. In… Read more »

Romantic Valentine’s Day Froyo Toppings

Certain foods are associated with romance and we think froyo is at the top of the list. In a survey from online dating site How About We, froyo was named the most popular first date treat in the US. Many people remember going on froyo dates and some couples even got engaged at froyo shops…. Read more »

Save the Date for National/International Frozen Yogurt Day 2022

The biggest day of the year for froyo is fast approaching: National/International Frozen Yogurt Day, February 6. Unfortunately, Omicron is putting a damper on life in general. In Los Angeles County, proof of vaccination is required for indoor dining but very few froyo shops bother to offer indoor dining at the moment. Most of them… Read more »

2022 Froyo Product Shows, Open Houses & Trade Shows

We’ve just updated the list of foodservice open houses, product shows, and trade shows for 2022. You can find the updated list on the IFYA website, in the Froyo Resources section: https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/resources/open-houses-trade-shows/ The Froyo Resources section is reserved for IFYA members. Be sure to sign up for your free IFYA membership to access the list. Last… Read more »

2022 Froyo Flavor Trends and Other Restaurant Trends

Looking for flavor inspiration for the new year? Wondering what new flavors are trendy right now? We have your flavor trends forecast for 2022. We looked at what experts predict will be the flavor trends for 2022 and here’s what we found. “Familiar with a Twist” According to Monin’s flavor experts, consumers are looking for… Read more »