Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt Review

Fro-yo girl here. I’m always on the lookout for yogurt. Recently, I spotted a new yogurt, Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt, at The Market in Pasadena. What is Armenian yogurt, you ask. It contains a strain of bacteria, Lactobacillus acidophilus Er-2 strain 317/402 Narine, that was isolated and discovered in 1954 at the Laboratory of the Institute of Microbiology in Armenia. The strain was only available in Armenia and the Soviet Union for many years.

Muusho Narine Armenian Yogurt contains the Narine strain. The yogurt is made with a traditional Armenian recipe, using dairy from local farms. It contains no additives and no added sugar. It is high in protein and probiotics. Armenian yogurt is made with milk and a starter (plain yogurt with live cultures). The milk is heated and cooled. The starter is then added, and the mixture is incubated in a warm place to allow fermentation to take place. It is not strained.

Muusho Armenian dairy products can be found in Los Angeles in Armenian stores. Muusho launched in Los Angeles in 2024. The Narine yogurt product was introduced in July 2025.

Muusho Narine yogurt: the texture was creamy, clumpy and soft, like your traditional unstrained yogurt. It’s made with milk and live active cultures. The yogurt is slightly sour and natural-tasting. I liked the simplicity of it. One tablespoon (15g) is 10 calories, with 0.5g total fat, 0g cholesterol, under 1g of sugar, and 0g protein. The jar is 130 calories.

A jar is 7 fl oz and $4.29 at The Market.

Is it any better than Straus European Style Yogurt? I haven’t had Straus in a long time, so I’m not sure.

THE MARKET: 1511 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91104

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New Flavor at Yoga-urt, Masala Chai

 

Fro-yo girl here. I’m so in love with the newest Yoga-urt flavor, Masala Chai, developed in collaboration with Roma B, a plant-based recipe developer. The flavor is inspired by her family’s masala chai recipe. The masala blend is made with nine organic spices added to black tea and Yoga-urt’s plant-based, organic cashew and almond base. The spices are fresh and blended by Roma herself.

I’ve always loved masala chai, so this flavor truly excites me. The black pepper adds a bit of a kick. With so many spices, the flavor is complex. None of the spices is too strong or overwhelming. There’s ginger, cardamom, saffron, and more. The texture is super thick and creamy, and it has a clean finish.

You can find Masala Chai at all Yoga-urt locations (Granada Hills, Santa Monica, Echo Park, Glendale) from now until December 15. Buy some pints for home consumption too.

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Results of the 2025 National Frozen Yogurt Consumer Survey Reveal that Frozen Yogurt Consumers Prioritize Quality and Want New Offerings

 

Fro-yo girl here. The International Frozen Yogurt Association invited frozen yogurt consumers in the United States to participate in an online survey about frozen yogurt in September 2025. Open to U.S. residents aged 13 and older, the online survey explored a wide range of topics, including flavor preferences, consumption frequency, brand loyalty, and attitudes towards frozen yogurt. It is the only survey about frozen yogurt that gathers responses from across the United States. Because it is conducted annually, it captures trends over time.

The 2025 online survey received 180 responses from frozen yogurt consumers in the United States. The typical respondent was a male (62%), 25 - 34 years old (65%), with one or two children under 18.

Key survey findings

Quality is king: For the second consecutive year, "quality frozen yogurt" was ranked as the most important factor when choosing a frozen yogurt shop, followed by great tasting frozen yogurt, and value for the money. 

Price sensitivity remains, but with a caveat: Although 64% of respondents report reducing froyo consumption this year due to the high cost of froyo, 83% indicated a willingness to spend more for a high-quality product they value. This suggests that transparent messaging about ingredient quality can help justify higher price points. 

Consumers want something new: Consumers seek the excitement of new flavors, limited-time flavors, seasonal flavors, and collab flavors. This is the main way to draw them to a frozen yogurt shop. Frequent flavor rotations would also be helpful. When asked what type of other products would interest them if offered by a frozen yogurt shop. The most popular response was frozen yogurt cakes and pies, followed by frozen yogurt cookie sandwiches and frozen yogurt popsicles. 

The full results and recommendations are accessible to IFYA members on the IFYA website in the IFYA Research in the Froyo Resources section. A basic IFYA membership is free.

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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.

Ellenos NEW Pecan Pie Yogurt Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Ellenos just introduced a new seasonal flavor, Pecan Pie, made with real pecan puree, Vermont maple syrup, Ellenos plain Greek yogurt, and Biscoff cookie crumble. I found it at Whole Foods in Pasadena for $2.69 on sale (regular price, $3.19).

Pecan Pie yogurt: The puree is on the bottom of the cup, topped by plain Greek yogurt. It’s rich, creamy, and tangy. The pecan flavor isn’t prominent, but it adds a pleasant nuttiness. And the best part might be the Biscoff cookie crumbs on top. All the components work well together and make it a more interesting cup of Greek yogurt. You’ve got the creamy, tangy yogurt, the crispy, buttery crumbs, and the nuttiness of the pecans. It’s so good!

One serving is 270 calories, 9g total fat, 25g total sugars, 12g protein, and 35g total carbs.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

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Black Friday Froyo Specials

 

Fro-yo girl here. Most froyo shops will be closed on Thanksgiving, but many will have Black Friday specials. Then there are Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday deals too.

The shops are listed in alphabetical order.

• Alpine Chill (Alpine, CA): BOGO free on 16 oz froyo cups on 11/28
• 16 Handles (participating locations): gift card sale – get $100 gift card for $75, $50 gift card for $40
• Chozen Yogurt (Casper, MT): buy a $25 gift card for $20, buy a $50 gift card for $45 now – December 1
• Cuppa Yo (Redmond, OR): Buy $40 in gift cards and get a free $10 gift card from November 22 – 28
• Cuppa Yo (Madison, AL): Enjoy 25% off when you buy 4 gift cards from now – Nov. 29
• Fifth and Emery (KS): Buy $20 in gift cards, get $10 free on Black Friday and Small Business Saturday
• Frazzberry Frozen Yogurt (Wilmington, DE): Buy $25 in gift cards, get $5 FREE, Buy $50 in gift cards, get $10 FREE, & 20% OFF all candy and all beanies from 11/28 – 12/1
• Golden Spoon (Rancho Santa Margarita, CA): 30% off on Black Friday from 5 PM – 10 PM
• Kiwi Loco (Rexburg, ID): BOGO gift cards on 11/28
• Menchie's Stonehill Plaza (Oviedo, FL): BOGO 50% off froyo on 11/28 from 3 PM - 7 PM
• Myfroyoland Wakad Phoenix Mall of Millennium (Pune, India): 30% off your froyo on 11/28
• Orange Leaf (Cypress, TX): $5 froyo flights & $5 smoothies on 11/28
• Orange Leaf (US): $1 off froyo on 11/28 & 11/29, minimum $8 purchase
• Purple Penguin (Lambertville, MI): Buy $20 in gift cards, get a free $5 card from 11/25 – 12/1
• Red Mango (US): $1 off froyo on 11/28 - 11/29, minimum $8 purchase
• Sweet Frog (US): $6 small cups on 11/28
• Yagoot (Salt Lake City, UT): Buy a kid’s cup, get one free on 11/28
• The Yog Bar (UK): all day deals on 11/28, 50% off from 12 PM - 2 PM, 25% off from 2 PM - 4 PM, 10% off from 4 PM - 6 PM
• Yogen Fruz (Paraguay): Buy 3 for the price of two froyo and smoothies from 11/26 - 11/28/25
• Yogorino (Via Reggio, Tuscany, Italy): Visit on 11/28 and get a voucher for a free cup
• Yogurtland double points on purchases
• Yole (Guatemala): 2x1 small pots on 11/28
• YOMG (Australia): 20% off online pick up orders on 11/28
• Yo Way (Parramatta, Australia): 10% off froyo on Black Friday
• Zoyo (AZ, US): Spend $25 on gift cards, get $5 bonus card; buy $50 in gift cards, get a $10 bonus card, purchase $100 in gift cards, get a $20 bonus card during Black Friday weekend

Expect a few more updates to this post, since many shops announce deals at the last minute, even on Black Friday. You can also view Black Friday froyo specials on this Pinterest board, https://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/black-friday-froyo-specials/

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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.

Save the Date for the Disney Percy Jackson and the Olympians Free Froyo Promo at Menchie’s

 

Fro-yo girl here. You’re going to want to save the date, Wednesday, December 10, for the Percy Jackson and the Olympians event at Menchie’s. The first 50 guests on December 10 at 3 PM will receive 5 oz of free froyo to celebrate the premiere of Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians.

Be sure to try Percy Jackson’s No Sugar Added Blue Raspberry flavor.

Season 2 of Percy Jackson and the Olympians is coming to Disney+ on December 10.

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.

New at Menchie’s, Dubai Chocolate Froyo

 

Fro-yo girl here. It took awhile for me to find the new Menchie’s flavor, Dubai Chocolate froyo. It’s described by Menchie’s as “rich, creamy milk chocolate with the nuttiness of pistachio.” The flavor is lowfat, gluten-free, and made with no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors, and no artificial colors.

Dubai Chocolate froyo: It looks brownish like milk chocolate froyo. I could definitely taste the pistachio too. The flavor was creamy and smooth. It didn’t work for me though. I think the appeal of Dubai Chocolate depends in part in the different textures. Also, it’s nice that the chocolate and the pistachio are separate.

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Froyo Scene in Belmont, CA

Fro-yo girl here. Belmont, a smaller city in San Mateo County, has a current population of 27,132. It is considered a quiet, safe, affluent residential community. It currently has two froyo shops and two that closed. For such a small town, that’s not bad. Menchie’s and Ya-Ua are thirteen and fifteen years old, respectively.

Golden Spoon once had signs up in Belmont in 2012 but never opened. Instead, that space became a Menchie’s. Apizza, which carries Loving Cup frozen yogurt, also announced plans to open in Belmont but never opened.

Current Froyo Shops

• Menchie’s, 1200 El Camino Real Ste A3, opened in 2012
• Ya-Ua, 1090 Alameda de Las Pulgas, is a self-serve froyo and boba shop that opened in 2010

Closed Froyo Shops

• Rockets Yogurt, 1538 El Camino Real, had a 1950's classic car theme and counter-serve format. It opened and closed in 2008.
• Yoppi Yogurt, 1005 Alameda de las Pulgas, opened at the Carlmont Shopping Center in 2011, taking over the old Jamba Juice space. The self-serve shop closed in 2016. Yoppi Yogurt started in San Francisco and later opened shops along the Peninsula.

No Longer Offers Froyo

• Capo, 2040 Ralston Ave, is a fast casual Mediterranean restaurant that opened in 2020 and added froyo in 2021. It no longer offers froyo.

The Jamba Juice might have offered froyo before it closed.

Did I miss any froyo places in Belmont? Let me know.

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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.

Concerto Yogurt Triple Cake Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. I’m still loving yogurt cakes. I found another one at Concerto Bakery Café,a Korean bakery, in Koreatown LA. The yogurt triple cake is $7.50/slice. It’s three layers of cake, two layers of yogurt cream, fresh whole berries (blueberries, blackberries, raspberries), and a sweet cream frosting.

The sponge cake was light and fluffy but plain. The creamy frosting was also plain. The best part was the slightly tangy yogurt cream (yes, it tasted like yogurt) and the fresh berries. I liked that it wasn’t crazy sweet, but I think the cake part could be more flavorful.

They had many cake slices, but only one with yogurt in the name.

4 out of 5 stars.

* CONCERTO BAKERY CAFÉ, 3500 W 6th St #117, Los Angeles, CA 90020

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Kanro Marosh Gummy-style Yogurt Marshmallow Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. I found another yogurt flavored candy while shopping at Ebisu in Alhambra. Kanro Marosh is a “gummy-style yogurt marshmallow” according to the packaging. It’s imported from Japan.

One pouch is 50g (1800mg) and $2.99. The pouch is resealable.

Marosh: The candy is tear-shaped and about the size of a finger tip. It has the chewy of mochi and the sponginess of a marshmallow. The candy is “coated in acid powder for a refreshing taste.” It is firmer and chewier than a marshmallow, but sweet like a marshmallow. The powder on the outside is quite tart. I find the tartness pleasant (love tart candy). It fades, and you’re left with the sweetness. It does taste more like yogurt soda than yogurt.

4 out of 5 stars.

EBISU LIFE STORE, 300 W Main St, Ste 120, Alhambra, CA 91801

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Yogurtland’s New Candy Cane Spoons

 

Fro-yo girl here. I went back to Yogurtland to stock up on the new Peppermint Mocha frozen yogurt, and the new candy cane spoons were there! The spoon is red and features two criss-crossing candy canes. The spoon handle says Yogurtland on the front and Happy Holidays on the back.

ICYMI, Yogurtland is honoring vets and active military with 15% on Veterans Day, with proof of service or a military ID.

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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’s Luxurious New Seasonal Creations

 

Fro-yo girl here. Pinkberry just launched two special seasonal froyo creations to enjoy for a limited time only.

First up, Dubai Chocolate has arrived at Pinkberry. Pinkberry’s version starts with their beloved creamy chocolate hazelnut frozen yogurt as a base. That’s topped with fresh strawberry halves, crunchy toasted kataifi (shredded phyllo), a rich pistachio sauce, and crushed roasted pistachios. I think it’s the first time I’ve seen pistachio sauce at Pinkberry in the US. The Dubai Chocolate cup is $11.99 at Pinkberry in Los Feliz.

Second, Raspberry White Chocolate froyo is back. This is a tart froyo that I really enjoy. It tastes like tangy raspberry froyo with a mellow hint of sweet white chocolate. The seasonal creation is a swirl of Raspberry White Chocolate froyo topped with fresh raspberries, chocolate chips, and a macaron. The macaron was an extra $1 at Pinkberry Los Feliz, but I was able to choose the macaron flavor. I chose matcha. Love Raspberry White Chocolate Pinkberry, so I’m happy to see it return. The matcha macaron barely had any matcha flavor, so I would skip that in the future.

Raspberry White Chocolate frozen yogurt will be in participating stores now until January 8, 2026.

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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.

Veteran’s Day Froyo Deals for Active & Retired Military Personnel

 

Fro-yo girl here. I’ve compiled a list of froyo shops that are honoring veterans & active military with a froyo discount on Veterans Day, November 11. The good news is that several large froyo chains have Veterans Day promos this year.

Here’s the alphabetical list:

• Alpine Chill (Alpine, CA): 50% off for veterans and active duty military on 11/11
• Berry Mangos (McDonough, GA): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free 5 oz cup of froyo
• Berrywinkle (Muncie, IN): Vets and active military enjoy 35% off on 11/11
• Counter Culture (LA): Vets receive a free small Humphrey
• Cuppa Yo (Buckeye, AZ): Free 8 oz cup of froyo on 11/11, show staff your military ID to get your 8 oz cup
• Cuppa Yo (Prineville, OR): Vets and families enjoy 30% off froyo on Veterans Day
• Cuppa Yo (North Plains, OR): 15% off froyo on 11/11 with valid military ID
• Cuppa Yo (Redmond, OR): Show your military ID on 11/11 for a free 8 oz cup of froyo
• Farmhouse Froyo (Bryan, College Park, TX): Vets enjoy 50% off on 11/11
• Fifth & Emery (KS): Vets get a free froyo on 11/11
• Frost (Kailua, HI): BOGO free on froyo on 11/11 for vets
• FroYo & Co (Ceres, CA): Buy one froyo, drink or combo and get one 50%, vets with valid ID get a free small froyo
• Golden Spoon (Laguna Beach, CA): Free small yogurt on 11/11 with a valid military ID, limit one per guest
• Golden Spoon (Irvine, CA): Free small yogurt on 11/11 with a valid military ID,
• Heavenly Yogurt (San Diego, CA): On November 11, enjoy 20% off for all veterans, active duty military, and spouses.
• Hocking Hills Froyo (Logan, OH): Show your military ID on 11/11 to get your free cup
• Ice Age (Farmington, NM): Free froyo with valid military ID on 11/11
• Just Chill (Clinton, NJ): Present your military or veteran ID and get a cup to fill with froyo on 11/11/25
• Kiwi Froyo (PA, NJ): Vets with valid ID enjoy 50% off on 11/11
• Kiwi Loco (Rexburg, ID): Vets and active military enjoy a free 16 oz cup on 11/11
• Lizzy's Froyo (Desert Hot Springs, CA): 20% off for active and retired military on Nov. 11
• Luv Handlz Eastwood (Syracuse, NY): Vets receive a free small frozen yogurt on Nov. 11
• Menchie’s: Present your military ID or proof of service on 11/11 to receive your first 6 oz of froyo for free
• Menchie's (Canton, MI): Free froyo for vets and 50% off for their families on 11/11
• Monster Yogurt (Dallas, TX): Vets and active military get a free 6 oz froyo on 11/11
• Never Better Frozen Yogurt (Lake Elsinore, CA): Vets enjoy 8 oz free on 11/11
• Orange Leaf (Saugus, MA): Vets enjoy a free cup of froyo on 11/11
• Phroyo (Hampstead, NC): Buy one, get one free for vets on 11/11
• Pink Spoon (Forest Grove, OR): Free froyo for vets on 11/11
• Polar Xpress (Ottuma, IA): Vets eat free on 11/11
• Sweet CeCe's (Peoria, IL): Free flat rate cup for vets on 11/11
• SweetFrog (Hickory, NC): Free cup for veterans on 11/11 with military ID, show ID first and get a small cup to fill
• SweetFrog (Findlay, OH): Free cup for veterans on 11/11 with military ID, show ID first for a free 12 oz cup
• SweetFrog (Horseheads, NY): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free small cup of froyo
• SweetFrog (Hendersonville, NC): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free small cup of froyo
• SweetFrog (Fayetteville, NC): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free small cup of froyo
• SweetFrog Brambleton (Ashburn, VA): Free cup for veterans on 11/11 with military ID, show ID first for a free 12 oz cup
• SweetFrog (Catonsville, MD): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free small cup of froyo
• SweetFrog (Salisbury, MD): Show your military ID on 11/11 and get a free small cup of froyo
• Swirls Yogurt (Parker, CO): Show your military ID for 50% off one froyo on 11/11
• TCBY: First 6 oz of froyo are free on 11/11 for veterans or active military personnel with valid military ID or other proof of service
• Trugurt (IL): Vets and active military enjoy 25% off on Nov. 11
• Wild Sugar (Evans, GA): 50% off froyo for vets on Nov. 11
• Yo Crazy (Ephraim, UT): Free small yogurt on 11.11 with military ID
• Yofroyo (Springfield, MO): Vets enjoy 50% off froyo on 11/11
• Yogo Crazy (Wyomissing, PA): 10 oz free on 11/11 with proof of service
• Yogurt Experience (Round Rock, TX): Free froyo, any size, with proof of service or military ID on Nov. 11
• Yogurt Factory (Temecula, CA): Free froyo for vets and active duty military on 11/11
• Yogurt Hut North Medford (Medford, OR): Free 8 oz froyo for vets on Veterans Day, must show ID, military discount every day
• Yogurtland: Show your active or inactive military ID in-store to receive 15% off your purchase on November 11
• Yogurt Mill (Central CA): One free menu item with valid ID on 11/11
• Yogurt Zone (Irving, TX): Show your military ID on 11/11 for 50% off your cup of froyo
• Yoville (Oroville, CA): BOGO free up to $5 off for everyone on 11/11

I will update this list as I learn of new offers. Thank you, vets and active military, for your service to this country.

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.

November at Menchie’s

Fro-yo girl here. It’s November at Menchie’s, which means it's time for a new featured flavor, NEW Chocolate Covered Raspberry froyo made with Hershey’s Chocolate. CCR is described as “a subtle tangy raspberry covered in a rich semi-sweet Hershey's chocolate.” It's made with no artificial flavors, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup.

Chocolate Covered Raspberry froyo: It’s a smooth and mild milk chocolate froyo, thanks to the Hershey’s chocolate. The raspberry flavor is present but not too strong. It’s a nice mellow combination. The chocolate and raspberry flavors are harmonious. Recommended toppings: Special Dark chips, Oreo cookie crumbs, and fresh raspberries.

I heard that Menchie’s will offer Dubai Chocolate froyo soon, so keep checking.

Menchie’s is also honoring members of the military, past and present, on Veterans Day, November 11, with 6 oz of free 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 Pasadena on Lake Has Remodeled

 

Fro-yo girl here. I pass by Yogurtland on Lake in Pasadena multiple times a week. Today I noticed that it looked different. They just remodeled the interior. The green and white square tile walls have been replaced by a sleeker faux wood look. They also added some decals and a neon sign that says Share Love, Joy, & Hope.

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’s New Flavor, Peppermint Mocha Frozen Yogurt & Holiday Promo

 

Fro-yo girl here. It’s November, so winter froyo flavors are on the way. Yogurtland launched the new flavor, Peppermint Mocha frozen yogurt, on November 3. Peppermint Mocha froyo is described as, “a festive swirl of cool peppermint and rich mocha [that] creates a refreshing, creamy frozen yogurt.” The flavor is nonfat, gluten-free, and made with real cocoa and coffee.

Peppermint Mocha froyo: I was a bit hesitant to try the flavor (I wasn’t in the mood for a strong mint flavor), but I really liked it. The mocha (coffee) flavor was more dominant than the peppermint. Also, the coffee flavor was mellow and smooth, not bitter or harsh. The texture was creamy and smooth. Recommended toppings: whipped cream, gingerbread men, and chocolate chips.

I spotted a holiday topping, mini gingerbread men cookies. The cookies are thick and crunchy with a bit of gingerbread spice.

The new holiday cups feature a green background with holiday images: gingerbread men, candy canes, peppermint candies, and sprinkles. And the new complimentary holiday sticker sheets have a similar look (the same color, a few of the same images that are on the cup). The sticker sheet comes with ten stickers, including a red Yogurtland spoon, a cup of froyo, a gift, an ornament, holiday cookies, a candy cane, and a round peppermint candy.

There are red holiday candy cane spoons, too.

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.

2025 Halloween Froyo Shop Spirit Award Winner Selected

Fro-yo girl here. It’s that magical time of year when I hunt for signs of Halloween spirit in my neighborhood and at froyo shops across the globe. I’m always delighted to see how widely Halloween is embraced, from cobweb-covered counters to creepy-cute toppings in countries near and far.

Each year, I award the Halloween Froyo Shop Spirit Award to a shop that goes all out—whether through festive décor, limited-edition flavors, costume parties, themed events, or hauntingly fun toppings.

This year’s standout was unmistakable, showing unmatched Halloween spirit. It’s the first win for Llaollao, Europe and Asia’s largest froyo brand. At Llaollao Philippines and Malaysia, the Minions-themed Halloween promotion includes Minions Monster froyo creations served in Minions Monster cups. The Minions Monster Mix Bundle comes with a Minions Monster blind box Halloween keychain. Some of the keychains glow in the dark.

Here are the previous winners:

• 2024: 16 Handles
• 2023: SWEESH Fro-Yo, Indonesia
• 2022: Funky Frozen Yogurt, Norway
• 2021: Menchie’s, US
• 2020: Pinkberry, Japan
• 2019: Menchie’s, US
• 2018: Smile Yogurt, Hong Kong
• 2017: Yogurty’s, Canada
• 2016: Menchie’s, US
• 2015: Wakaberry, South Africa
• 2014: 16 Handles, US
• 2013: Menchie’s, US

Find the most comprehensive list of froyo shop Halloween specials and events at https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/news/halloween-celebrations-and-promotions-at-froyo-shops

For nearly 3,000 Halloween froyo images, visit IFYA’s Pinterest board: https://www.pinterest.com/froyogirl/halloween-froyo-froyo-shop-decorations/

Wishing you a spooktacular Froyo Halloween!

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.

New Yoga-urt Flavor: Earl Grey

 

Fro-yo girl here. Yoga-urt debuted a new flavor, Earl Grey, in Santa Monica during the fourth anniversary celebration on October 25. It’s made with organic Earl Grey tea and a touch of vanilla. Like all Yoga-urt soft serve, it’s hand-crafted, organic, vegan, kosher, soy-free, and probiotic.

I’ve always loved Earl Grey tea and tea-flavored froyo. The froyo definitely had a strong floral Earl Grey flavor. It was sweet and clean-tasting. For some reason the texture wasn’t as thick as usual, and it seemed icier than other Yoga-urt flavors. Maybe it was because of the machine?

I would definitely want to try it again to see if the texture changes.

Recommended toppings: housemade cake, mochi

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

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Allbarm Strawberry Freeze Drying Yogurt Cubes Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. I found Allbarm freeze-dried yogurt cubes at Zion Market. One pouch is 0.58 oz. The pouch is resealable. The snack is imported from Korea and made with a few ingredients, including local fruit and live lactic acid bacteria. The pouch was $2.99 regular price and 2 for $0.99 on sale.

Strawberry Cubes: These cubes were smaller than the other ones I’ve had. The fruit and yogurt and blended together. The texture is crunchy, but the cubes melt in your mouth. The flavor was tangy and fruity. I liked how it wasn’t that sweet. It was more tangy than sweet. I could definitely taste the strawberries, but the yogurt added some creaminess.

One serving (one pouch) is 63 calories, 0g total fat, 14g total carbs, 10g total sugars

Available flavors: plain, peach, strawberry, blueberry 

I first covered the freeze-dried yogurt cubes trend in 2022. The cubes were already popular all over Asia, particularly in China.

It’s a good snack but expensive compared to a cup of yogurt. However, it’s portable and shelf-stable.

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

* ZION MARKET, 750 S Oxford Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90005

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Yogurtland’s Fan Appreciation Day

 

Fro-yo girl here. Today was Fan Appreciation Day at Yogurtland. Everyone enjoyed a buy one, get one free offer on froyo and Real Reward members received the extra perk of double points.

It was packed at Yogurtland Eagle Rock tonight. Luckily, they had Doc’s churro bites and Great Scott! Caramel Apple Pie froyo. I also picked up some more Back to the Future Yogurtland stickers.

I love the idea of a fan/customer appreciation day. It makes me appreciate Yogurtland. Thanks Yogurtland!

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

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New Yasso Spoonables Review

 

Fro-yo girl here. Yasso just launched Spoonables, aka spoonable frozen Greek yogurt tubs. The Spoonables line is available exclusively at Target and will roll out nationwide in 2026. At Target in Pasadena, Yasso tubs were $5.89 each, regular price.

Each Yasso tub has up to 18g of protein and 410 calories. One container is 14 fl oz (smaller than a true pint). It’s lowfat and gluten-free. There is no mention of live and active cultures or probiotics.

Coffee Chocolate Chip: The coffee flavor is strong, but tastes like a bitter instant coffee. It doesn’t taste like good coffee. Also, it doesn’t have any yogurt flavor. But Coffee Chocolate Chip does remind me of coffee ice cream without being as rich and heavy. Yasso was still creamy and spoonable. The best part was the addition of the small chocolatey flakes. One container is 400 calories. One 2/3 cup serving is 150 calories, 3g fat, 19g sugars, and 7g protein.

Available Spoonable flavors: Fudge Brownie, Coffee Chocolate Chip, Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, Mint Chocolate Chip, Cookies ‘n Cream. The Spoonable flavors are also available as Yasso bars.

For best results, thaw for five minutes before serving. If you don’t love it, you can get a refund

Yasso first introduced pints in 2018, available in eight flavors. Back then, the tub was actually 16 fl oz, a real pint.

4 out of 5 stars.

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

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Tutti Frutti Montebello Returns

Fro-yo girl here. Tutti Frutti Montebello quietly closed during the pandemic. Then in September 2023, Froyology took over the space. The décor and the machines were the same, but the Tutti Frutti signs had been removed.

Well, Tutti Frutti is back, and the Froyology signs have been removed. The interior still looks the same. They added fresh juices and acai bowls. Twelve froyo flavors were available. Froyo and toppings are $0.97/oz, cheaper than Froyology and Yogurtland at The Shops at Montebello.

It seems like the change occurred around July 2024.

If you blinked, you might have noticed that Froyology existed for a few months. FYI, Yogurtland Montebello is now charging $1.13/oz. Ouch.

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

* TUTTI FRUTTI: 2134 Montebello Town Ctr, Montebello, CA 90640

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Back to the Future Day at Yogurtland: New Topping, New Stickers

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland celebrated Back to the Future Day today, with Back to the Future 40th anniversary sticker sheets. Each sticker sheet has eight stickers, including the Delorean, Marty’s skateboard, Back to the Future license plate, Yogurtland spoon, etc. Ask the cashier for the sticker sheets. They’re free.

October 21 is Back to the Future Day because it’s the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly arrive in the future in Back to the Future Part II. If you show up in a BTTF Doc Brown or Marty McFly costume on 10/21, you can enjoy 30% off your Yogurtland purchase.

I tried the new topping, Doc’s Churro Bites. These are bite size cinnamon sugar donut holes. They’re soft and so good! Get some if you see them.

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

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New Back to the Future 40th Anniversary Promo at Yogurtland Includes New Flavor

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland is celebrating the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future with a new nostalgic fall flavor. Great Scott! Caramel Apple Pie froyo launched today. It’s made with real apples, shortbread, and cinnamon. I don’t like apple pie, so I was skeptical. Fortunately, the flavor was mellow and enjoyable. I tasted the buttery caramel but it wasn’t too strong. The apple flavor is mild too. It’s mellow enough to go with many flavors. The texture was smooth, rich, ad creamy. Recommended toppings: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, whipped cream, almonds.

The flavor is available for a limited time, through November 30, or while supplies last. The location that I went to did not have Doc’s Churro Bites, the BTTF promotional topping. I did learn that they’re going to start giving out BTTF Yogurtland sticker sheets tomorrow.

October 21 is Back to the Future Day because it’s the date that Doc Brown and Marty McFly arrive in the future in Back to the Future Part II. Show up in a BTTF Doc Brown or Marty McFly costume on 10/21 and enjoy 30% off your purchase.

Save the date for Fan Appreciation Day, October 27. Yogurtland wlll offer double points to Real Rewards members and a BOGO free deal.

Yogurtland introduced Caramel Apple froyo back in 2016 as part of the Trolls promo. Caramel Apple Pie is a different and better flavor.

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

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17th Blogiversary of Fro-yo Girl Speaks

 

new SWRLIES trailer 

Fro-yo girl here. Fro-Yo Girl Speaks turns seventeen today, and I’m taking a moment to reflect on the year in froyo so far. There’s been much talk about the resurgence of froyo, particularly among Gen Z. I do see that Yogurtland on Lake in Pasadena is usually busy at night, and I’ve been surprised by the groups of teens who visit Pinkberry after school without their parents. Most of my froyo friends rarely get froyo these days.

I'm a regular at Yogurtland, Menchie's, Pinkberry, and Yoga-urt. I also like to get froyo from Pita GR, Go Greek, and Anita Gelato.

I’ve tried five brand new froyo shops and trailers this year, fewer than this time last year. These were Go Greek Newport Beach, Nick the Greek North Hollywood (not a froyo shop, but serves Greek froyo), SWRLIES in Highland Park, Golden Spoon in Laguna Beach, and Neptune’s Frozen Treats in Palos Verdes Estates. I made it to one opening day (not the grand opening, though) for Neptune’s Frozen Treats in Rancho Palos Verdes. There have been other new froyo shops, but they’ve mostly been in the OC and San Diego.

I’ve collected eight new froyo spoons (vs. nine last year).

I haven’t been on any froyo trips this year, but I’m heading somewhere next month for froyo. I also went to Vancouver, Canada, last December and had some excellent froyo at Krave Kulture and Killer Ice Cream.

While there haven’t been that many froyo shop openings in Los Angeles County, I did find lots of new froyo at supermarkets, including Chara Greek froyo, Le Zette (sheep’s milk froyo), TruJoy (Greek froyo), and Kri Kri (imported from Greece). Yasso even brought back their spoonable pints.

Salt & Straw came out with Wildflower Honey & Lemon Chess Pie Froyo this summer. I could barely taste the lemon, and there wasn’t much tang, so I was disappointed.

Cantaloop and Frog Frozen Yogurt closed after 17 and 13 years in Hollywood, respectively.

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

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Menchie’s Eagle Rock No Longer Allows Sampling

 

Fro-yo girl here. I visited Menchie’s Eagle Rock and saw several signs saying that they do not offer samples. In the past, they left sample cups on a tray near the machines. I was told that the amount of sampling abuse (people visiting to get samples without any intention of making a purchase) led to the change in sampling policy.

It’s a shame. They should have the employees dispense the samples and maybe limit the number of samples you can get.

Yogurtland Eagle Rock also does not allow sampling. Sad times. 

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

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Neptune’s Frozen Treats Is Now Open in Palos Verdes Estates

 

Fro-yo girl here. Neptune’s Frozen Treats had a soft opening today, October 17, in Palos Verdes Estates. The shop is family-owned and run by a mom and her daughter. It’s their first shop, and I think the first froyo shop in Palos Verdes Estates. I’ve never been to Palos Verdes Estates before, probably because it didn’t have a froyo shop till today. It’s a gorgeous area by the beach, and the Malaga Cove shopping center looks like a European villa.

Neptune’s has a white and blue theme, inspired by the god of the sea. There are ten soft serve flavors a day (froyo, frozen custard, gelato, vegan (oat milk), and sorbet) and the flavors are thoughtfully paired to encourage you to use the middle handle. The signs also specify which flavors are gluten-free, vegan, lowfat, etc.

The beautiful toppings bar features lovely bowls and gold spoons. All the toppings are labeled with allergens listed (e.g., contains milk, soy, eggs). I spotted fresh fruit, brownies, cheesecake, cookies, mochi, cereal, granola, etc.

It’s $0.98/oz which isn’t too bad considering the area. Also, the shop was impeccably clean and the froyo texture superb. And you can sign up for rewards too. Note, the shop is cashless.

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

* NEPTUNE’S FROZEN TREATS, 55 MALAGA COVE PLAZA, PALOS VERDES ESTATES, CA 90274

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All the Current Froyo Offerings at Ralphs

 

Fro-yo girl here. I visited the Ralphs near LACMA to check out their froyo selection. It’s a larger Ralphs store. These are the froyo products that I spotted:

• Jeni’s Ice Cream pints: While most of Jeni’s produces mostly ice cream, the Lemon & Blueberries Parfait is made with fresh cultured buttermilk and yogurt. That’s frozen yogurt.
• Simple Truth YoGreek Greek Frozen Yogurt Bars: Simple Truth is Ralph’s private label. YoGreek bars are their answer to Whole Foods Greek froyo bars. There are four bars per box.
• Yasso: Ralphs carried Yasso Greek yogurt bars, including the chocolate-dipped varieties. They also carried Yasso Poppables, the bite size, chocolate-covered Greek froyo treats, and the froyo sandwiches.

With three brands of froyo, Ralphs has fewer froyo brands as Bristol Farms and the same number as Whole Foods and Vons.

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

* RALPHS FRESH FARE, 5601 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90036

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