Yogurtland's National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration on Feb. 3

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland's National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration #YogurtlandNFYD is just one week away! More details have emerged about what Yogurtland has planned.

Yogurtland guests will receive a special collectible color changing spoon and a commemorative cup to fill up with froyo and toppings.

• Date: February 3, 2014
• Time: 4 - 7 PM
• Location: Participating Yogurtland locations

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Here's the official press release:

Yogurtland To Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day On February 3, 2014;

Guests to Receive Free Frozen Yogurt and Toppings and a Color-Changing Collectible Spoon

(IRVINE, CA) Jan. 27, 2014 – Yogurtland will celebrate its third annual National Frozen Yogurt Day on Monday, February 3, 2014 by offering guests free yogurt and toppings from 4pm – 7pm at all participating locations.

For National Frozen Yogurt Day, Yogurtland guests will receive a special collectible spoon that changes colors when it becomes cold, and a commemorative cup to fill with their choice of yogurt flavors and toppings including several Hershey® chocolate offerings.

Yogurtland is sweetening the offer for those who sign up for its Real Rewards program. Guests who register for the Real Rewards program between February 1 -7 will receive 6-ounces of free frozen yogurt.

Yogurtland popularized the self-serve frozen yogurt concept and today leads the industry with the best-tasting handcrafted flavors made from real ingredients.

Yogurtland’s National Frozen Yogurt Day celebration is sponsored by Hershey® and The California Milk Advisory Board.

The Yogurtland Difference
Separating Yogurtland from competitors is the company’s team of flavorologists who develop the proprietary recipes for the brand’s more than 100 different and customized flavors. Whether traditional or exotic, each flavor uses real ingredients sourced from their original locations. By controlling the entire frozen yogurt making process, Yogurtland has raised the standards for flavors and quality to new heights and much to the delight of millions of fans.

Naturally occurring calcium makes Yogurtland yogurt a healthful, refreshing treat. Fruit flavors are also fortified with Vitamin C. All of Yogurtland’s flavors meet the National Yogurt Association Criteria for “live and active culture frozen yogurt” and are produced in a kosher-certified facility. Yogurtland features non- and low-fat yogurt flavors as well as non-dairy and no sugar added choices.

Presently there are 263 locations across the U.S., Australia, Guam, Mexico and Venezuela with more than 50 additional locations planned to open over the next six months. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com.

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Yogurtland's Fan Choice Awards Winner for Best Bakery: White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie

Fro-yo girl here. The Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards continue. Yogurtland fans have spoken again. And the winner for Best Bakery froyo flavor is...White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie (WCMNC).

A message from White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie, “Thank you for choosing me as the tastiest cookie to ever be enjoyed with a spoon. It took real teamwork, and I'd like to thank the real Australian double-roasted macadamia nuts who blended with white chocolate flavor and light brown sugar for that fresh-out-of-the-oven taste."

WCMNC is a complex flavor. The white chocolate is sweet and mellow and there's a hint of light brown sugar for warmth. I would add white chocolate chips as a topping.
White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie will be available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

Congrats to White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookie! 

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Menchie’s to Celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day with Free Froyo on Feb. 6

Fro-yo girl here. National Frozen Yogurt Day is just two weeks away! Mark your calendars because Menchie’s is giving out coupons for six free ounces of froyo with toppings. Get your free froyo coupon from the Menchie’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/mymenchies) first. It will be redeemable all day on Feb. 6th. Tell everyone who loves froyo!

Find your Menchie’s closest location here:http://www.menchies.com/yogurt-shop-our-locations

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Here’s the official press release:

ENCINO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Menchie’s, North America’s largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, is gifting fans a coupon for a free six ounce cup of frozen yogurt in celebration of National Frozen Yogurt Day. On February 6th, guests can bring the coupon, available on the brand’s Facebook page at Facebook.com/MyMenchies, to participating Menchie’s stores nationwide.

Guests are limited to one coupon and the offer is only valid on Thursday, February 6th. Serving up smiles and swirls of flavor, Menchie’s considers itself the ambassador of frozen yogurt worldwide, offering best-in-class products. For fro-yo fanatics, the combinations will be endless with premium rotating flavors and more than 70 mouthwatering toppings to create the perfect dessert. For added yum, guests can opt to have their yogurt in a signature Menchie’s waffle bowl.

“We are excited to celebrate yet another National Frozen Yogurt Day with our fans,” said Amit Kleinberger, CEO of Menchie’s. “We are always looking for ways to show our appreciation for all of our loyal yogurt lovers and through this deal we hope to put smiles on their faces and also brighten up the days of new guests who have yet to have the Menchie’s experience.”

For more information regarding Menchie’s, including store locations, franchising opportunities or their National Frozen Yogurt Day deal, please visit www.menchies.com. Like Menchie’s on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/MyMenchie’s or follow on Twitter atwww.Twitter.com/MyMenchies.

About Menchie’s:

Menchie’s creates lasting memories by creating an unparalleled guest experience with a mission to make every guest smile. Menchie’s is a world-leader of ensuring best-in-class products and is the ambassador of frozen yogurt quality worldwide. With more than 380 stores, the franchise has locations open in the United States, Canada, Japan, Australia, Puerto Rico, Israel, Guam and China. Menchie’s expects to celebrate 500 open stores in 2014. Guaranteeing happiness in every cup, the brand offers guests premium rotating yogurt flavors and delicious toppings for unlimited combinations in every bite. The proprietary collection is made from the milk of “smiley” California cows, which have not been treated with artificial growth hormones (rBST). Menchie’s frozen yogurt contains live and active cultures and has received the Live and Active Culture (LAC) seal indicating its endorsement by the National Yogurt Association.

Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards Winner: Creme Brulee Wins Most Exotic

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland fans have selected Crème brûlée as the winner for Most Exotic froyo flavor in the Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards. Crème brûlée thanks the voters and said, “Coming from France, I am really honored to be adored by all you fans here in Yogurtland. As we say where I’m from, merci for embracing my silky, rich vanilla custard with a light, caramelized sugar topping.”

I just had a big cup full of Crème brûlée froyo and it truly does have a caramelized/burnt sugar flavor...very impressive. I might like it better than the actual dessert because I love the smooth, cold, creamy texture of Crème brûlée froyo. It’s so good with crispy chocolate toppings, nuts and mochi.

Crème brûlée froyo will be available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

Congrats to Crème brûlée!

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Easy Breezy 2 Opening Day

Fro-yo girl here. Easy Breezy’s Inner Sunset location opened today! Of course I couldn’t stay away. There are four shiny new Carpigiani soft serve machines serving up 8 scrumptious hand-crafted frozen yogurt and frozen custard flavors a day. I love checking out the toppings bar because they’re always adding unique toppings. Today they had potato chips, bacon and my favorite, waffle cookies. I love seeing the sweet froyo cup logo/character named Breezy too.

Here are some pictures from opening day!

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* EASY BREEZY FROZEN YOGURT: 718 Irving St., San Francisco, CA 94122

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

New Froyo Spoons: Yeti Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. I’ve never been to Yeti Yogurt but thanks to @badrobot68 I now have a set (green, blue, orange) of their adorable froyo spoons. I’ve always liked yeti/bigfoot, so I love that the spoons feature a giant foot with four toes. Does Yeti only have eight toes? In the footprint images that I’ve seen, he has ten toes.

Thank you Alan!

http://www.yetiyogurt.com/

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Innovative Fro-yo Shop Spotlight: Go Greek Yogurt in Beverly Hills

Fro-yo girl here. Standards are high in Beverly Hills and the yogurt of choice is flown from Greece. Go Greek Yogurt offers authentic Greek fresh and frozen yogurt and other Greek imported products, including olive oil, honey, coffee, and toppings.

The triple strained plain yogurt is available with 0%, 2%, or 10% fat. Top it with imported Greek toppings like carrot, quince, rose, strawberries, or sour cherry. You may think a strawberry is a strawberry but a Greek strawberry tastes different. Other toppings range from sweet to savory: cucumbers, olives, olive oil, basil, nuts, Greek honey, raw peanut chews, fresh fruit, figs, dates, nuts, chia seeds, flaxseeds, housemade granola and more. Or opt for a parfait. They’re open early on weekdays.

Then there’s the self-serve frozen yogurt, made with their 2% or 10% Greek yogurt. There are four flavors a day for 60 cents an ounce. The plain and honey frozen yogurt flavors are the best. Made with 2% yogurt, the texture is super smooth, rich, dense and creamy and the yogurt flavor comes through. It’s on the sweeter side but has a bit of tang. Some customers like to mix the fresh yogurt with the frozen yogurt.

They’re eco-friendly and buy their farm fresh toppings from local farms. You can get a signature Go Greek terracotta pot for storing your yogurt. It’s made in Greece and biodegradable.

They also sell gift boxes and Go Greek aprons.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Rating: 5/5

GO GREEK YOGURT: 425 N Bedford Dr., Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

New Menchie’s Plushie Doll

Fro-yo girl here. I was at Menchie’s looking at their merchandise and the new Menchie's plushie dolls ($12.99 each) looked back at me. They no longer come in a box. The new Menchie doll has green pants on, darker eyes, a longer, bigger torso and a narrower head. He no longer comes with a pink spoon and cup of froyo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards Winner: Dragon Passion Fruit Tart Wins Best Tart

Fro-yo girl here. The votes have been tallied and Yogurtland fans have selected Dragon Passion Fruit Tart as the Best Tart froyo flavor. Dragon Passion Fruit Tart will be available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

A message from Dragon Passion Fruit Tart: “A magical mix, everything truly came together to make this tart. A big thank-you to dragon fruit, passion fruit and strawberry for working together on my one-of-a-kind, light refreshing flavor.”

Great choice, Yogurtland fans! It’s really hard to find a good, natural tasting strawberry tart froyo and DPFT delivers so much strawberry flavor, followed up by passion fruit. I recommend fresh strawberries as a topping. It will bring out the strawberry flavor of the froyo.

Congrats to Dragon Passion Fruit Tart!

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Limited Edition Froyo Apparel from Woody’s Yogurt Place

Fro-yo girl here. Froyo fans, you can soon show the world how much you love Woody’s Yogurt Place with Woody’s t-shirts and hoodies. Woody’s new apparel is available for a limited time only. You must place your order at Teespring.com/woodysyogurtplacemillvalley by Jan. 14, 2014. Wear your official Woody’s shirt or hoodie between January 15 and February 28 to Woody’s and get 10% off your purchase (limit one discount per day, per transaction).

About Woody’s Yogurt Place

Woody's (http://www.woodysyogurtplace.com/) is a family owned and operated "classic" full service store located in the Strawberry Village shopping center in Mill Valley, California. We have been serving customers from Novato, San Rafael, Ross, Greenbrae, Larkspur, Corte Madera, Mill Valley and Sausalito since 1964.

Woody's only sells the highest quality products such as Dannon Frozen Yogurt and Dreyers Ice Cream at the lowest prices in Marin County. We also have the largest selection in all of Marin County with six frozen yogurt machines and 24 ice cream flavors many of which are gluten free. Woody's is the only place in Marin County where you can find Mr. Smith's Frozen Custard and Wow Cow super low calorie dessert. We also serve delicious whole fruit smoothies.

Woody’s Yogurt Place holds three swirls for frozen yogurt excellence, awarded by the International Frozen Yogurt Association’s Swirl of Honor program.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

* WOODY’S YOGURT PLACE: 802 Strawberry Village, Mill Valley, CA 94941

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Two New Froyo Flavors from Pinkberry: Tangerine & Vanilla Bean

Fro-yo girl here. I love how the new year usually means lots of new froyo flavors to try. This year Pinkberry started out the year with 2 new froyo flavors.

Tangerine Pinkberry launched on Jan. 3 but only became available in San Francisco on Jan. 10 (sad face). Vanilla Bean Pinkberry arrived on time on Jan. 3. There weren’t any new toppings, not even the hand cut tangerine pieces (though those will be coming soon). They didn’t have new flavor signs either. Last year they introduced Grapefruit Pinkberry to ring in the new year.

* Tangerine Pinkberry: Tangerines are sweeter than large oranges. And Pinkberry Tangerine, while fairly tangy, also has a very sweet aftertaste. I could taste plenty of tangerine but I could not taste the yogurt flavor. I wish this froyo flavor weren’t so sweet. It reminded me of Tang and powdered drinks. Not a fan. Blood Orange Pinkberry is a better flavor.

* Vanilla Bean Pinkberry: I liked it better than the tangerine though I also thought it was toooo sweet. At least it had a mild yogurt flavor and visible vanilla bean specks. It is lighter in texture than soft serve ice cream and not as creamy as some other soft serve vanilla frozen yogurts that I’ve tried. It was good but didn’t wow me.

I’ve included the official Pinkberry new flavor announcement press release below.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

PINKBERRY STARTS THE NEW YEAR IN “GOOD TASTE”:

NEW TANGERINE AND VANILLA BEAN ADDED TO THE LINEUP OF TASTES WORTH OBSESSING OVER FROM PINKBERRY

LOS ANGELES (January 9, 2014) – Known for its light, refreshing frozen yogurt and signature toppings, Pinkberry is introducing two nonfat frozen yogurt flavors that are guaranteed to start the New Year off right. Now available are Tangerine Pinkberry and Vanilla Bean Pinkberry which launched on January 3rd in Pinkberry stores nationwide for a limited time only.

Tangerine Pinkberry is the New Year's freshest flavor with a citrus aroma and a sweet juicy finish just like a freshly picked and perfectly ripe tangerine. Pinkberry suggests topping it with fresh, hand-cut tangerine pieces, toasted almonds and a bit of honey for a simple and delicious burst of flavor.

In addition Pinkberry is launching their first signature Vanilla Bean Pinkberry. “It’s a perfected twist on a classic,” said Laura Jakobsen, SVP of Marketing and Design at Pinkberry. “It offers just the right balance of sweetness and subtle vanilla notes from real Madagascar Vanilla.”

This month Pinkberry is also launching two new featured Frozen Yogurt Smoothies - Cookies and Cream and Strawberry Cream. Both are blended with the new nonfat Vanilla Bean Pinkberry for a delicious, better for you alternative to a classic milkshake.

Pinkberry is focused on creating tastes worth obsessing over and asks its fans to join the obsession via the brand’s Facebook and Instagram pages to discover topping combinations, get news and offers as well as share their favorites using the hashtag #Pinkberryobsession.

About Pinkberry

Today, with more than 230 stores worldwide, Pinkberry is the original brand that reinvented the frozen yogurt category with its tart, light and refreshing taste. It is committed to delivering a one
of a kind experience comprised of distinct product, outstanding service and inspirational design. All Pinkberry frozen yogurts carry the seal of approval from The National Yogurt Association and are made with real milk and yogurt packed with live and active cultures. For more information or store locations visit www.pinkberry.com, like Pinkberry on Facebook, follow us on Twitter@Pinkberry, or pin our photos on Pinterest.

Froyo Wish List for 2014

Fro-yo girl here. It’s the new year and time to share my wish list for 2014. These are the things I hope to experience in 2014.

• Froyo pie or cake. I want one! It seems like you can’t get just one slice unfortunately. 
• Expanded distribution for Yolato frozen yogurt gelato bars. My fingers are crossed that I’ll see them in California
• Froyo made out of Icelandic yogurt (aka skyr). I love skyr (Siggi’s and Smari)...would love to see it used to make froyo.
• Froyo spoons. I can never get enough of cute froyo spoons. 

Last year my wish list was:

• Collect more new froyo spoons (accomplished)
• Try Yolato frozen yogurt gelato bars and Pinkberry Greek (accomplished)
• Be served by Frobot rather than a human being (didn't happen)

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards Promotion Begins, Birthday Cupcake Batter Wins Best All Around

Fro-yo girl here. The Fan Choice Awards promotion began today with the announcement of two fan favorite winners: Best All Around winner, Birthday Cupcake Batter and Best Newcomer, Carrot Cake. Congratulations to Birthday Cupcake Batter, which will be available at participating Yogurtland shops throughout the promotion (Jan. 6 - March 2), and Carrot Cake (which is in stores now and will remain while supplies last). Each week one new winning flavor will be revealed and featured at Yogurtland locations.

The new signs are up and they look quite glamorous. Each flavor comes with an acceptance speech (cute).

A message from Birthday Cupcake Batter: “You like me, you really like me! I’d like to thank all the fan for helping me keep the celebration alive with my sweet, buttery-smooth, yellow-cupcake-batter flavor! For all the real flavors out there, culinary dreams do come true.”

A message from Carrot Cake: “It’s not easy being new. Thank you all so much for recognizing my fresh-from-the-bakery deliciousness. I couldn’t have done it without real carrots, hand-selected spices, and real cream cheese frosting.” I don’t like carrot cake but I do like carrot cake froyo, it’s indulgent and spicy, but not as heavy as the real thing.

I’ve included official press release with additional details below.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.

And the Winner Is…Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards Celebrate Yogurt Yumminess

(IRVINE, CA) Jan. 6, 2014 – Tens of thousands of frozen yogurt fans across the country have voted with their taste buds and the results are in. Today, Yogurtland is pleased to announce the winning flavors of its inaugural Fan Choice Awards that celebrate the best in frozen yogurt yumminess.

“Our fans are passionate about their favorite flavors, and they couldn’t wait to tell us what they liked best. Now we are excited to bring these flavors back for a ‘raspberry’ carpet celebration of flavor,” said Charlotte Lucich, Yogurtland director of marketing.

Yogurtland fans selected their favorite flavors in nine categories, and the winning flavors will be revealed, one per week, in stores each week beginning January 6 with the final winning flavor announced on February 24. The Best All-Around winning frozen yogurt flavor, Birthday Cupcake Batter, will be served at all participating stores throughout the promotion. The award for Best Newcomer flavor goes to Carrot Cake, which will be available beginning January 6, while supplies last.

The other categories include:

Best Tart– to be announced January 13

Most Exotic – to be announced January 20

Best Bakery – to be announced January 27

Best “Bring It Back Flavor”– to be announced February 3

Best Chocolate – to be announced February 10, just in time for Valentine’s Day

Best Sorbet – to be announced February 17

Most Refreshing – to be announced February 24

“Yogurtland’s hand-crafted flavors, passionately made with real ingredients, are the center of our fan experience,” added Lucich. “We travel the world to find just the perfect real ingredients, and our fans can taste the difference. The Fan Choice Awards gave them a chance to share their opinion, and share they did!”

The Yogurtland Difference

Separating Yogurtland from competitors is the company’s team of flavorologists, who develop the proprietary recipes for the brand’s more than 80 different and customized flavors. Whether traditional or exotic, each flavor uses real ingredients sourced from their original locations. By controlling the entire frozen yogurt making process, Yogurtland has raised the standards for flavors and quality to new heights and much to the delight of millions of fans.

Naturally occurring calcium makes Yogurtland yogurt a healthful, refreshing treat. All of Yogurtland’s frozen yogurt flavors meet the National Yogurt Association Criteria for “live and active culture frozen yogurt” and are produced in a kosher-certified facility.Yogurtland features non- and low-fat yogurt flavors as well as non-dairy and no sugar added choices.

Presently there 265 locations across the U.S., Australia, Guam, Mexico and Venezuela with more than 50 additional locations scheduled to open over the next six months. For more information, visit http://www.yogurt-land.com or http://www.facebook.com/yogurtland.

Last Swirl of 2013

Fro-yo girl here. Here’s my last swirl of 2013: pumpkin froyo with cinnamon streusel, almonds and graham cracker crumbs with two spoons...shared with my better half...from Menchie’s. Thanks to my Pinterest board, I know that I consumed exactly 138 cups of froyo in 2013.

I’m starting a new board in 2014 to track my froyo consumption for the new year: http://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/froyo-consumed-by-me-in-2014/

Happy Froyo New Year! Hope your New Year’s resolution is to eat more froyo.

You know you love me. X0 X0, fro-yo girl.

Looking for more frozen yogurt news, discussion boards, and resources? Check out the International Frozen Yogurt Association website at http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/. The IFYA is the independent voice of the frozen yogurt industry.