For our last post of the year, we’d like to recap the significant froyo events of 2023. And there was good news, the post-pandemic recovery continued and the number of new froyo shops worldwide increased by 46% this year. We also review the year in new froyo flavors, IFYA news, and froyo industry news.
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Press Room →New Froyo Flavors and Trends of 2023
In 2023, new frozen yogurt flavors accounted for 61% of all new 2023 flavors (compared to 67% in 2022, 58% in 2021, and 50% in 2020). We’ve seen a shift towards offering more new froyo flavors and a shift towards dairy-based flavors at froyo shops.
PASMO America Names Manufacturer Rep Group & Dealer of the Year
LRM Rep Group is PASMO’s Manufacturer Representative of the Year and Supplies on the Fly is PASMO’s Dealer of the Year
Frozen Solutions Provides Custom Cone Wrappers for the Ben & Jerry’s Inaugural Waffle Lotta Good Program
When Ben & Jerry’s launched their inaugural scoop shop program, Waffle Lotta Good, in October 2023, Frozen Solutions provided custom cone wrappers to differentiate the waffle cones and strengthen the branding for the program. For every waffle cone that fans purchased from a local scoop shop during the two-week program, Ben & Jerry’s donated $1 to Advancement Project. The program raised $100,000 for the civil rights organization, providing vital support for their work to promote racial justice in local communities.
2023 Froyo Holiday Gift Guide
We love putting together our one and only Froyo Holiday Gift Guide, which includes new froyo and froyo-related products that are fun, whimsical, and can be purchased online. Here are our top six froyo holiday gifts for 2023
Soft Serve Equipment Program Provides Low to No Cost Commercial Soft Serve Machines for Schools, Healthcare, Amusement Parks, and Convenience Stores
The soft serve equipment program was designed for high foot traffic areas. Customers can choose from a variety of commercial soft serve machine models and receive expert support for every step of the process.
Nick the Greek Makes the Switch to PASMO America’s Soft Serve Machines
One of the fastest growing restaurant franchises in the country, Nick the Greek, has selected PASMO America’s soft serve machines for their future Nick the Greek locations. PASMO’s soft serve machines were selected for their quiet operation, reliability, energy efficiency, and ease of use.
New Book Explains the Process Behind Froyo Shop Design
Mindful Design Consulting is celebrating its 15th year in business with the release of another book, Small Dessert Shop Design Extravaganza, that gives readers a taste of its work. The projects featured in this volume are selected from among the more than 300 completed by Mindful Design Consulting over the years. Most of these designs are for dessert stores, and many are for frozen yogurt shops.
Summer 2023 New Froyo Flavors and Trends
Summer brought more new fruit flavors to froyo shops in 2023. Berries were the most popular fruit flavor by far, followed by lemonade. Of the twenty new flavors that we found, 85% were fruit flavors, 10% chocolate, and 5% cake. Nine of the 20 flavors were froyo (45%), followed by 6 sorbets, 2 non-dairy alternatives, 2 Italian ices, and 1 ice cream. Fifty percent were vegan flavors.
Reliant Expo 2023 The American Dream 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 5. This year’s theme was The American Dream. There were over 70 exhibiting manufacturers, show specials, complimentary lunch, a raffle, and the Money Booth where you go in and grab coupons.
