Vegans and others who are interested in non-dairy desserts might like sorbet but many still want a creamy frozen dessert. Nut milks, soy milk and coconut milk have enough fat that they can be used to produce a creamy frozen dessert. Ben & Jerry’s introduced their first line of vegan ice cream this year in… Read more »
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Press Room →Eco-Friendly Froyo Shop Practices
Happy Earth Day 2016! The IFYA believes that frozen yogurt shops should adopt Earth-friendly business practices. In fact, one of the key components to our Swirl of Honor quality seal program measures the eco-friendliness of shops that apply to the program. Frozen yogurt stores have many opportunities to adopt practices that show concern for the… Read more »
Weightless Pricing at Frozen Yogurt Shops
Is weightless pricing the new thing at self-serve froyo shops? Prices have been on the rise at frozen yogurt shops and other chain restaurants thanks to rising food costs. They could increase further with minimum wage increases and technology investments. Many frozen yogurt shops have closed, particularly on the East Coast, which leads to decreased… Read more »
Hard to Find Delicious Frozen Yogurt Toppings & Where to Find Them
After visiting hundreds of frozen yogurt shops, it’s clear that certain toppings are offered at nearly every frozen yogurt shop: fresh fruit, sprinkles, Fruity Pebbles, Cap’n Crunch, chocolate chips, almonds, etc. Some truly delicious toppings are rarely offered. We take a look at some of our favorite hard to find frozen yogurt toppings. Hopefully this… Read more »
How Custom Printing Paper Cups With A Company’s Branded Logo Can Improve Brand Loyalty
The following article is the contribution of IFYA expert, Tim Porter, Owner of FrozenDessertSupplies.com. FrozenDessertSupplies.com is your one-stop shop where frozen dessert stores can get all their frozen dessert packaging and supplies. How Custom Printing Paper Cups With A Company’s Branded Logo Can Improve Brand Loyalty By Tim Porter For any thriving business, repeat customers… Read more »
Why Does Frozen Yogurt Contain Sugar?
We recently welcomed back Rhian Williams, Director of Plas Farm, to our roster of frozen yogurt industry experts. Rhian became involved with the IFYA early on and we are thrilled to have her back as our expert in the European and Middle Eastern frozen yogurt markets. Plas Farm is the UK’s leading frozen yogurt manufacturer… Read more »
A Look at Frozen Yogurt in Ireland
While Ireland has long been known for its dairy (e.g., Kerrygold brand, 18,500 family owned dairy farms), the popularity of frozen yogurt in Ireland has grown but not to the same extent as in other European countries like Spain. It’s notable that while Ireland is 10th in the world for dairy exports, the best performing… Read more »
Social Media & Froyo Shops
The use of social media by frozen yogurt shops could use plenty of improvement. Sure some frozen yogurt shops have hundreds of thousands of likes on Facebook, Snapchat accounts and their own mobile apps but social media is underutilized by even large chains. Although large chains are good about updating their main corporate FB account… Read more »
PEEPS® Teams Up With Menchie’s To Kick Off Spring With Marshmallow Mania Inspired By PEEPS®
Frozen yogurt news contributed by Menchie’s: PEEPS® Flavored Frozen Yogurt and Marshmallow Mania Sweepstakes Offers PEEP-tastic Fun Bethlehem, PA. — March 1, 2016 – Nothing says spring like marshmallows in the shape of chicks! PEEPS®, the number one non-chocolate candy brand at Easter, has teamed up with Menchie’s, North America’s fastest growing self-serve frozen yogurt… Read more »
Sweet Lics Yogurt Shop Combines Modern and Historical in One
Frozen yogurt news contributed by Mindful Design Consulting: DeLand, Florida’s Historic District has a new resident, and its mission is anything but old-fashioned. Sweet Lics, a new frozen yogurt shop, set out to be the district’s next family-friendly hot-spot, and it looks like they are well on their way to their goal. Sweet Lics welcomed their… Read more »
