Menchie’s June Featured Flavors

 

Fro-yo girl here. It’s summer flavor time at Menchie’s. This month’s featured flavors are both fruity and refreshing.

The NEW HI-CHEW Blue Hawaii Tropical Candy froyo flavor was inspired by the Blue Hawaii candy flavor from the fan-favorite HI-CHEW® Fantasy Mix. It’s a combination of juicy pineapple and tangy citrus. The flavor is nonfat and is made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high fructose corn syrup.

HI-CHEW Blue Hawaii Tropical Candy froyo: the pale blue color is so pretty. It tasted like pineapple, mainly with a bit of tang. The citrus was difficult to discern. The texture isn’t as creamy as some of the other froyo flavors. Recommended toppings: fruity gummies, fresh fruit

Strawberry Kiwi sorbet is a vegan flavor that’s made with real strawberry. It’s nonfat, gluten-free, and made with no high fructose corn syrup, artificial colors, or artificial colors. I could definitely taste the strawberry, but not the kiwi. It was too sweet for me. Recommended toppings: strawberry gummies, fresh strawberries, and mochi.

Menchie’s featured flavors are available for a limited time, while supplies last.

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New June Flavors at Menchie’s

Fro-yo girl here. Happy National Frozen Yogurt Month, National Candy Month, and Pride Month. With the new month comes new flavors at Menchie’s. Menchie’s June flavors are inspired by National Candy Month.

First up, Menchie’s Hershey’s Chocolate Cake Batter is a lowfat froyo flavor made with real Hershey’s chocolate chips and cocoa. It’s made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high-fructose corn syrup. It’s lowfat. The second new flavor is HI-CHEW Rainbow Sherbet froyo, which tastes like HI-CHEW Rainbow Sherbet candy from the Fantasy Mix. It’s sweet and sour, with hints of lime, raspberry, and orange. The flavor is made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high-fructose corn syrup. It’s nonfat and gluten-free as well.

Chocolate Cake Batter froyo: It tasted like I expected – rich milk chocolate with a “cake mix” taste. The texture was smooth and creamy. I’m not a fan of cake batter flavors but I’m sure people who are would enjoy it. Recommended toppings: Chocolate shell, Hershey’s kisses, whipped cream.

HI-CHEW Rainbow Sherbet froyo: For a froyo, it’s icier than usual – almost sorbet like. It did taste like candy but I could distinguish the raspberry and lime; the orange flavor seemed fainter. I’m not a fan of fruity candy flavors. Recommended toppings: Sour Patch Kids, Skittles.

This is the fourth collaboration between HI-CHEW™ and Menchie's. They first teamed up in 2019 to create HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt. Subsequent flavors were HI-CHEW™ Mango and HI-CHEW™ Passion Fruit in 2020 and HI-CHEW™ Raspberry frozen yogurt in 2021.

I love HI-CHEW but I haven’t had their Rainbow Sherbet flavor. I guess you can only find it in their Fantasy Mix bags. The Fantasy Mix bag comes with three flavors of HI-CHEW: Rainbow Sherbet, Blue Hawaii and Blue Raspberry.

The new flavors are available for a limited time, while supplies last.

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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.

New Flavors at Menchie’s: HI-CHEW Passion Fruit & HI-CHEW Mango, Swirl Them Together to Make a HI-CHEW Tropical Smoothie

Fro-yo girl here. Remember last July when Menchie’s came out with HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt? They even gave out samples of the new HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit candy with a HI-CHEW coupon. This summer, Menchie’s has come out with new HI-CHEW froyo flavors, two of them: Mango and Passion Fruit. Swirled them together for a HI-CHEW Tropical Smoothie in your cup.

To try the new flavor, I had to travel out to Granada Hills. The Menchie’s locations in San Fernando Valley are better than the ones in San Gabriel Valley. The ones in SGV don’t even have the Best Friends spoons yet, let alone any of the new HI-CHEW flavors.

The Granada Hills Menchie’s had samples of HI-CHEW Tropical Smoothie candy and coupons. The online coupon code is MENCHIES. Cute. The candy, which combines two separate flavors, was really good – very chewy with bursts of sweet mango and a tangier passion fruit flavor. I’ve been a long-time fan of HI-CHEW, though I don’t eat as much candy as I used to. HI-CHEW is like Starburst with better flavors and I think it’s a bit softer and chewier.

• HI-CHEW Mango: It did taste like the HI-CHEW Mango candy, so it was quite sweet. The texture was icier, more like a sorbet than a frozen yogurt – even though it’s not a sorbet. It was too sweet for me. One of the reasons I like HI-CHEW the candy is the chewy texture. The froyo version loses that, of course. HI-CHEW Mango is nonfat. Recommmended toppings: Mango, mochi for chewiness, popping boba.
• HI-CHEW Passion Fruit – not available yet in Granada Hills

According to the Menchie’s website, ““When you swirl HI-CHEW Mango and HI-CHEW Passion Fruit you get a tasty summer treat. These nonfat flavors are made with no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, no high fructose corn syrup, and they are gluten-free.”

FYI, Menchie’s Granada Hills is currently full service.

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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.

Here’s the official press release about the new flavors:

Double The Froyo Fun with HI-CHEW™ and Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

The two limited-edition frozen yogurt flavors include Mango and Passion Fruit, which swirl together to create Tropical Smoothie

IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy joins forces with Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, North America's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise to unveil a frozen treat experience like never before: two new vibrant flavors! HI-CHEW™ Mango and HI-CHEW™ Passion Fruit can be enjoyed on their own or swirled together to create the mouthwatering flavor of HI-CHEW™ Tropical Smoothie. The new HI-CHEW™ and Menchie's frozen yogurt flavors will roll out throughout the month of August at participating Menchie's stores nationwide.

When warm-weather adventures lead to the search for cooling treats, these new frozen yogurt flavors create a bright and refreshing taste reminiscent of classic, tropical drinks on the beach, no matter the location. The limited-edition offerings take inspiration from one of HI-CHEW™'s newest flavors, Tropical Smoothie, which debuted earlier this year within the Fruit Combos mix. The Menchie's team and HI-CHEW™ confectionary experts worked to honor the double layer and true-to-fruit flavors of Mango and Passion Fruit to bring these creations to life.

This collaboration is the second between HI-CHEW™ and Menchie's. The two brands first teamed up in July 2019 to create HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit Frozen Yogurt, a sweet yet tart treat inspired by the fan favorite HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit flavor. This year's new frozen yogurt additions continue to creatively showcase HI-CHEW™ while elevating the collaboration with the option to swirl.

"The idea of layering two flavors together to create something new was integral to the development of HI-CHEW™ Tropical Smoothie, and seeing the product brought to life in an unexpected way is exciting for us," said Tatsuya Takamiya, Chief Marketing Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "We're thrilled that consumers can enjoy the true-to-fruit taste of HI-CHEW™ through these frozen yogurt flavors while celebrating the innovative dual layers of the Tropical Smoothie chewlet."

HI-CHEW™ is committed to the quality of its products, consistently conducting research into industry trends and the evolving consumer palate to develop new flavors. The dedication to true-to-flavor taste preferences has helped the brand achieve year-over-year double digit growth since its launch in America in 2008. Menchie's, which has created unique frozen yogurt flavors since its introduction to the market in 2007, shares a similar commitment to its guests through fresh flavors and unique brand partnerships.

"We are excited to partner with Morinaga America, Inc. and launch two new delicious HI-CHEW frozen yogurt flavors throughout the month of August," said Elizabeth Berry, VP of Marketing at Menchie's Frozen Yogurt. "We are committed to offering high-quality frozen treats that appeal to consumers of all ages and are confident that our guests will love our HI-CHEW Mango and HI-CHEW Passion Fruit froyo flavors."

The new HI-CHEW™ Mango and HI-CHEW™ Passion Fruit flavors will roll out throughout the month of August at participating Menchie's stores nationwide. Check in with your local Menchie's location to learn about availability. To learn more about HI-CHEW™ and purchase your favorite products, please visit us online at HI-CHEW.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).

About Morinaga America, Inc.:

Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 185 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. In 2015, Morinaga America, Inc. opened its first United States manufacturing facility in North Carolina.

About HI-CHEW™:

The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in the following flavors: Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, and Açaí. HI-CHEW™ also offers a Tropical Mix with Kiwi, Mango, and Pineapple, a Superfruit Mix with Açaí, Kiwi and Dragon Fruit, a Soda Pop Mix with Cola and Ramune and a Sweet & Sour Mix with Grapefruit, Lemon and Watermelon. The latest offering from the candy brand is the HI-CHEW™ Fruit Combos Mix, featuring new flavors Tropical Smoothie and Piña Colada. HI-CHEW™ is made with concentrated fruit juices and is 100% free of gluten, cholesterol and synthetic colors. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually.

About Menchie's Frozen Yogurt:

Menchie's is North America's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise. With 500 stores, the franchise has locations open in the United States, Canada, Japan, China, Australia, India, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Puerto Rico. 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 "happy" 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.

Menchie’s July Feature Flavors & A New Sweepstakes

Fro-yo girl here. It’s time for Menchie’s new batch of featured flavors. There are three new feature flavors. First, Menchie’s partnered with HI-CHEW for HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt, inspired by HI-CHEW’s Dragon Fruit candy. The nonfat flavor contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high fructose corn syrup. I’ve been a fan of HI-CHEW by Morinaga for many years. I like the firm chewiness of the candy. It’s similar to Starburst but with more interesting, better flavors. The imported Japanese HI-CHEW candy tastes better than the ones made in the US though. The imported ones even look better (more uniform shape). Sigh.

HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt: I went to Menchie’s South Pasadena to try the new flavors and their yogurt has been consistently icier than other Menchie’s locations lately. The flavor was candy-like but nice and dragon-fruity. It wasn’t tangy. But the texture was so icy that it did not seem like frozen yogurt. It was like sorbet. I’ll have to try it again at a different location. Recommended toppings: popping boba, gummy candies, kiwi.

Menchie’s Chocolate Hazelnut dairy-free soft serve made with cashew milk: This had a cleaner, lighter aftertaste than their Nutella dairy-based frozen yogurt. It’s lowfat and made with no artificial flavors or colors. The hazelnut flavor was very pronounced. It was creamy and thick. Recommended toppings: chocolate shell, almonds, Heath, OREO.

The third new flavor is Milk Chocolate ‘n’ Almonds made with Hershey’s Chocolate frozen yogurt. Menchie’s South Pasadena did not have this flavor yet. I’ll have to try it later.

I picked up a sample of Dragon Fruit HI-CHEW, which was accompanied by a $1 coupon and coupon code for 10% off your order from www.HI-CHEW.com.

I also noticed signs for another Menchie’s contest, this time with OREO. The prize is $1,000. To enter, make your Menchie’s mix with OREO cookie pieces, post a pic of your mix and tag @MyMenchies, @OREO, and #OREOMenchiesSweeptakes. Enter by July 31, 2019. Good luck!

Here’s the official Menchie’s press release: 

A Mouthwatering Collaboration from HI-CHEW™ and Menchie's Frozen Yogurt

Introducing the must-have treat for July, HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit Frozen Yogurt

Jun 27, 2019, 10:00 ET

IRVINE, Calif., June 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- HI-CHEW™, the immensely fruity, intensely chewy candy, and Menchie's Frozen Yogurt, North America's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise, have teamed up to announce this summer's go-to new sweet treat: HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit Frozen Yogurt. As the vibrant fruit has grown in popularity, the limited-edition HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt flavor arrives at the perfect time, offering a burst of refreshing fruit flavor with a sweet tartness in every spoonful. The Menchie's HI-CHEW Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt flavor will be available at Menchie's stores nationwide throughout the month of July.

As rising temperatures make their seasonal debut and a cold pick-me-up is essential, this exciting mashup is the ideal treat to enjoy all month long. Inspired by HI-CHEW's™ new Dragon Fruit candy, the team at Menchie's worked closely with HI-CHEW's flavor experts to develop a delicious frozen yogurt that brings the candy's burst of fruit juices to life. The mouthwatering new flavor highlights the rich pink color of the real tropical fruit, combined with the creamy, cooling delight frozen yogurt naturally delivers. This nonfat flavor contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high fructose corn syrup.

The HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit candy debuted earlier this year in the HI-CHEW™ Superfruit Mix, which also includes Açaí and Kiwi. The candy flavor made its way to the United States after winning HI-CHEW's 2018 East Meets West Flavor Challenge, in which consumers nationwide voted for the top Japanese flavor they would like to see available this year. Dragon Fruit has continued to be incredibly popular and beloved by HI-CHEW™ fanatics and candy fans across the country.

"We are continuously looking for creative opportunities to excite and attract new HI-CHEW™ fans, and we're intrigued by the idea of reimagining HI-CHEW's true-to-fruit flavors in an unexpected way," said Tatsuya Takamiya, Chief Marketing Officer of Morinaga America, Inc. "We're thrilled to collaborate with Menchie's to bring a refreshing new way to enjoy HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit. It's also exciting to see the Dragon Fruit flavor trending outside of candy and being introduced in other categories such as in beverages and snacks."

"Menchie's is committed to providing delicious, high-quality, innovative frozen yogurt flavors that make our guests smile," said Elizabeth Berry, Senior Director of Marketing at Menchie's. "There's always a new flavor to taste at our stores and we're thrilled to partner with HI-CHEW™ this summer on the new Dragon Fruit frozen yogurt flavor that we know will surprise and delight our fans."

HI-CHEW™ continues to conduct intensive research to perfect its chews for the American palate, adding new and unique options to its portfolio each year. The candy brand has grown immensely since entering the U.S. market, with business up 122% from 2017 to 2018 and year-over-year double-digit growth over the past eight years. As one billion pieces of HI-CHEW™ were eaten this past year, the growing fanfare and love for the brand's unique, fun offerings show no signs of slowing down. Similarly, Menchie's is known for delighting fans with a wide variety of flavors since 2007, making the self-serve frozen yogurt company the perfect partner to create this delectable new delight.

The new HI-CHEW™ Dragon Fruit Frozen Yogurt is available for purchase for a limited time at Menchie's locations beginning July 1st. For more information on Menchie's, including how to find a store near you, please visit www.menchies.com, or like us on Facebook, or follow @MyMenchies on Instagram and Twitter.

To learn more about HI-CHEW™ and purchase your favorite flavors, please visit us online at HI-CHEW.com, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram (@HICHEWUSA) and Twitter (@HICHEW).

About Morinaga America, Inc.:

Established in 2008, Morinaga America, Inc. is the official manufacturer and distributor of HI-CHEW™ in the United States. With over 185 flavors of HI-CHEW™ having debuted in Japan, Morinaga America, Inc. has introduced the United States market to the best of Japanese confectionery. Morinaga America, Inc. (marketing and sales) and Morinaga America Foods, Inc. (manufacturing) are wholly-owned subsidiaries of Morinaga & Co., Ltd., which began in 1899 as the first, modern candy maker and producer of chocolates in Japan. Morinaga America, Inc. opened in the United States in 2015.

About HI-CHEW™:

The history of Morinaga stretches back over a century when company founder Taichiro Morinaga brought his candy making skills to Japan from America in the 1800s. HI-CHEW™ has long been the best-selling soft candy in Japan and continues to see year-over-year growth throughout other parts of Asia and in the United States. In the United States, HI-CHEW™ is currently offered in the following flavors: Strawberry, Green Apple, Mango, Grape, Banana, Kiwi, Açaí and Caramel Apple. HI-CHEW™ also offers a Tropical Mix with Kiwi, Mango, and Pineapple, a Superfruit Mix with Açaí, Kiwi and Dragon Fruit and a Sweet & Sour Mix with Grapefruit, Lemon and Watermelon. HI-CHEW™ is made with real fruit juice and purees and is 100% free of gluten, cholesterol and artificial colors. HI-CHEW™ continues to expand fruity, chewy flavor offerings annually.

About Menchie's Frozen Yogurt:

Menchie's is North America's largest self-serve frozen yogurt franchise. With more than 500 stores, the franchise has locations open in the United States, Canada, Japan, China, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Puerto Rico. 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 "happy" 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.

1IRI Total US Multi Outlet + Conv 29 weeks 12/31/2017-7/15/2018

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.

Candy Review: Morinaga Yogurt Hi-Chew

Fro-yo girl here. Hi-Chew has long been one of my favorite candies. It’s similar to Starburst but firmer, creamier, chewier and with better flavors. Over 113 different Hi-Chew flavors have been developed, including several yogurt flavors. While I found images of yogurt flavored Hi-Chew online, I hadn’t encountered the candy in the stores I visited till now.

Yogurt Hi-Chew comes in a 1.94 oz. pack with 12 individually wrapped pieces for $1.69 at Mitsuwa San Gabriel.

The taste reminds me of a yogurt drink like Yakult. It’s primarily sweet but also a bit tangy. The texture is the firm and chewy like a caramel. It’s very similar to Meiji’s Yogurt Caramels. I think the Meiji caramel is milkier and tastes a bit better than Yogurt Hi-Chew.

Ingredients: Millet Jelly, Gelatin, Sugar, Palm Oil, Concentrated Yogurt, Gelatin, Skim Milk, Yogurt Powder, Citric Acid, Lecithin

Amazon lists grape, green apple and honey apple as flavors of Yogurt Hi-Chew but doesn’t sell any of these flavors. Asianfoodgrocer.com has Yogurt Hi-Chew listed but is currently out of stock.

4.5 out of 5 stars.

* MITSUWA: 515 W. Las Tunas Dr., San Gabriel, CA

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Yogurt Candy Review: Yogurfrul

Fro-yo girl here. I'm writing this and chewing on Kanro Yogurfrul Candy. It caught my eye at Nijiya Market. Yogurfrul is a Japanese chewy candy. Each piece is individually wrapped. It comes in two flavors: Peach & strawberry and Cassis & blueberry. Nijiya only had Cassis & blueberry and they were sold out the last time I went back there to replenish my supply. A pack of Yogurful is $1.99.

The candy is firm and very chewy, like Starburst.It reminds me of Hi-Chew (love Hi-Chew). The interior is a light purple and the exterior is a speckled white. The flavor - mmmm, it's so good. There's a creamy milkiness and very fruity tangy flavor - you can taste the bright cassis flavor and the blueberry juice too. It's made with fruit juice. I like how it's tart. Does it taste like yogurt? Not really but it is milky. You can buy it online at Mel & Rose though it's out of stock at the moment.

5 out of 5 stars.

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

* NIJIYA MARKET:1737 Post St #333, San Francisco, CA