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IFYA’s Store Location Count 2014: The Largest Frozen Yogurt Chains

Which froyo chains are the largest? Every August, the IFYA will provide an update the number of store locations of the largest frozen yogurt chains. The store counts are based on what’s listed on the chain’s website when available. Stores are constantly closing and opening so keep in mind that store counts are approximate. Some… Read more »

Announcing the Winners of the 2014 Creative Froyo Flavor Awards

What’s the best creative froyo flavor out there? On June 2, 2014, the International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) and FrozenDessertSupplies.com launched the first “Creative Froyo Flavor Awards” contest to find the best creative froyo flavors. Two and a half months later, the search has ended and we’re proud to announce the fan favorites. 1st Place:… Read more »

The Design Story Behind Alpine Chill

Frozen yogurt news contributed by Mindful Design Consulting: Alpine Chill: New Frozen Yogurt Brand Competitor in San Diego County A drive through San Diego County is peppered with the cheery signs and bright interiors of chain frozen yogurt stores. Pinkberry, Menchie’s, FruttiTutti and other big-name chains have staked their claim, but they have been met… Read more »

The International Frozen Yogurt Association Turns 1

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) celebrates its first birthday today and we’re excited to continue our mission to promote the quality and success of the worldwide frozen yogurt industry. The IFYA website went live on July 29, 2013. According to IBIS World, the US frozen yogurt market (frozen yogurt stores) reached $2 billion in… Read more »

Vote for Your Favorite Creative Froyo Flavors

The top five flavors submitted to the “Creative Froyo Flavor Awards” contest have been named and we need your help picking the winners. Vote for your favorite creative froyo flavors on the IFYA Facebook page from July 23, 2014 to midnight PST on August 13, 2014. The flavor with the most votes will be named the Grand… Read more »

Summer 2014 Froyo Flavors & Trends

Summer is in full swing, which means that it’s prime froyo consumption time. Several froyo shops have come out with refreshing new summer flavors. Sorbets and summery drinks are popular at frozen yogurt shops this summer. New summer flavors include: 16 HANDLES: Vegan friendly new flavors include Vegan Soy Vanilla and Coco Loco (coconut water… Read more »

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt Introduces Self-Serve Smoothies

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt, a leading self-serve franchise with over 300 locations, has just introduced a new product, a line of self-serve smoothies. The new smoothies come in three flavors: Pineapple Strawberry Banana, Strawberry Lemonade, and Peanut Butter Banana. We also spoke to Carrie Pemberton, Orange Leaf’s Director of Franchise Relations, to learn more about… Read more »

Wakaberry Celebrates South Africa’s 1st National Frozen Yoghurt Day, July 26

Big froyo news coming from South Africa. All Wakaberry locations will be celebrating South Africa’s 1st National Frozen Yoghurt Day on July 26! We love frozen yogurt/yoghurt holidays because of the joy that they bring to so many froyo fans. Wakaberry is South Africa’s leading self-serve froyo brand and the proud recipient of three Swirls… Read more »

Creative Froyo Flavor Awards Contest Continues, Win Froyo Supplies

The Creative Froyo Flavor Awards Contest has been extended. Froyo shops are invited to submit their creative froyo flavors by July 15. Winners will receive prize packages with frozen yogurt cups, spoons and lids from FrozenDessertSupplies.com Calling all froyo shops with creative froyo flavors. It’s time to impress us with your froyo flavor creativity. The International… Read more »

Favorite Froyo & Toppings Combinations

With hundreds of cups of frozen yogurt in our tummies, we’ve tried many froyo and toppings combinations and we know that some combinations taste better than others. Foods that are complementary create a balanced flavor when combined. The food pairing method seeks to identify foods that go well together based on shared key flavor components…. Read more »