Do you understand the difference between recyclable, biodegradable and compostable frozen yogurt cups, lids and spoons? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Tim Porter, to explain each of these terms and to provide tips for becoming an eco-friendly frozen yogurt shop. Tim is the Owner of FrozenDessertSupplies.com, which serves thousands of customers across the… Read more »
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Press Room →Leveraging Technology at Your Frozen Yogurt Shop
This month the IFYA is focusing on the technology available to frozen yogurt shops. Our guest post is from Chris Ciabarra CTO and co-founder of Revel Systems and IFYA’s technology expert. Chris is an expert in POS systems, inventory management, payroll, real time sales data, integrated scales and modifiers. Chris’s tips for leveraging technology at your… Read more »
Choosing the Right Custom Cups for Your Frozen Yogurt Business
What type of custom cup designs work best? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Tim Porter, to give our readers the inside scoop on designing custom frozen yogurt cups. Tim is the Owner of FrozenDessertSupplies.com, which serves thousands of customers across the US and sells frozen yogurt, ice cream and gelato cups, lids, spoons,… Read more »
Introducing IFYA’s US Packaging and Branding Expert, Tim Porter, Owner of FrozenDessertSupplies.com
The IFYA is proud to introduce Tim Porter, Owner of FrozenDessertSupplies.com, as a member of IFYA’s distinguished panel of frozen yogurt industry experts. Tim is available to answer questions from IFYA members posted in Fan Talk and Trade Talk. He will also share his packaging and branding expertise in IFYA blog posts. Expert: Tim Porter,… Read more »
Tips on Choosing a Logo for Your Frozen Yogurt Business
Your logo represents your frozen yogurt business and an important part of your brand. Before you have your logo designed, it’s important to understand your brand – what you’d like your product or service to mean to customers, including their perceptions, beliefs and feelings. Frozen yogurt shops typically want to be perceived as fun, fresh… Read more »
To Brand or Not to Brand: Are All Frozen Yogurt Cups Created Equal?
Are all frozen yogurt cups created equal? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Andy Lin, to explain why consumers and frozen yogurt shops care about branded frozen yogurt cups. Andy is the Web and Marketing Manager for CarryOutSupplies.com. Do Consumers Care About Branded Frozen Yogurt Cups? By Andy Lin CarryOutSupplies.com is occasionally asked whether consumers… Read more »
The Importance of Branding in Today’s Competitive Frozen Yogurt Market
As the frozen yogurt market becomes ever more crowded competitive, the stronger, more successful brands are the ones that offer distinctive benefits that consumers prefer. Preference translates into a higher willingness to pay and loyalty. How does a frozen yogurt shop define its brand? We asked IFYA’s Packaging and Branding Expert, Andy Lin, to provide… Read more »
Keeping Your Frozen Yogurt Toppings Bar Clean & Sanitary
The IFYA believes a frozen yogurt shop, including its toppings bar, should be spotlessly clean. For sanitary reasons, frozen yogurt bars where toppings are not covered should have sneeze guards or food shields. The shields should be 14 to 18 inches above the food and should be kept clean. Long handled serving utensils should be… Read more »
Four Key Considerations When Selecting a Frozen Yogurt Machine
Commercial grade frozen yogurt machines are a major investment for frozen yogurt shop operators. Higher end models can cost well over $15,000 per machine. We asked IFYA’s US frozen yogurt machine and store operations expert, Jeff Resnick, what a customer should look for when buying a new frozen yogurt machine. Jeff is the Founder and… Read more »
September is Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month
September is Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month Happy September! It’s Frozen Yogurt Toppings Month at the IFYA and we’re going to be talking about toppings all month. We’ll have interviews with innovators in the frozen yogurt toppings field. Plus, we will announce our first giveaway very soon and it involves toppings of course. Most frozen yogurt… Read more »
