IFYA Launches Froyo Poetry Contest for Froyo Fans

Fro-yo girl here. The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) wants to hear about how much you love frozen yogurt – in poem form. Frozen yogurt fans are invited to submit their original poems about frozen yogurt for a chance to win a froyo prize package that includes a $25 Menchie’s gift card, 2 Yogurtland Kung Fu Panda 3 keychains, and other frozen yogurt items.

Here's how to enter:

Write an original froyo poem (one that mentions frozen yogurt) and post it to Instagram with the tag, #froyopoem by the contest deadline, midnight Pacific Time on Friday, July 22, 2016. Contestants can also submit froyo poems by emailing info@internationalfrozenyogurt.com

Entrants must be 18 years or older and reside in the United States. You can enter as many times as you'd like. The contest is void where prohibited by law. 

The winner will be announced by July 31, 2016.

NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT NECESSARY TO ENTER

For complete rules, see: http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/official-rules-ifyas-froyo-poetry-contest-2016/

Good luck!

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

About the International Frozen Yogurt Association

The International Frozen Yogurt Association (IFYA) serves as an unbiased source of support and information for current and prospective frozen yogurt store operators. The Association sets and promotes standards to elevate the quality of frozen yogurt stores through the Swirl of Honor™ program. IFYA represents frozen yogurt shops, suppliers and consumers across the world. Visit the IFYA website, http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/, for additional information.

IFYA's New Froyo Marketplace, Place Free Classified Ads

Fro-yo girl here. Are you looking to buy, sell or trade frozen yogurt products, services or businesses? Do you have a frozen yogurt event to announce? The International Frozen Yogurt Association has just launched a frozen yogurt online marketplace, with free classified ads. 

The froyo marketplace makes it easier for froyo buyers and sellers to find what they’re looking for. There are five categories: products, services, businesses, events and other. The ads can easily be searched by category, location, price range, keywords, etc.

Advertise for free for 10 days. Any registered user can post a classified ad.

Run your ad for a month for $5.

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.

Reliant Expo2015 in Anaheim, CA: Froyo Product Show Featuring Over 80 National Manufacturers

Fro-yo girl here. Reliant FoodService’s annual product expo, Expo2015, takes place at the Anaheim Hilton on June 6th from 9 AM – 4 PM.

Over 80 national manufacturers will be at the product expo, which takes place at the Anaheim Hilton on June 6th. Some of the companies that will be attending are Chloe's Soft Serve Fruit, Electro Freeze, Flavormine, Honey Hill Farms, Karat, Sambazon, Stoelting, Taylor, and TR Toppers.

Attend the Expo to:

• Sample the newest flavors from Dannon YoCream and save with show specials
• Try Reliant's newest frozen yogurt, California Cultures, a non-fat premium and organic frozen yogurt, Expo attendees get $2 off every case from June 15-July 15
• Save money with other show specials
• Sample froyo, toppings, syrups and sauces
• Learn about new products

Look for the International Frozen Yogurt Association and its partners, Payality and Green Payment Solutions, at the Dannon YoCream booth. Be sure to also visit our partner, Select Marketing Insurance, for your California worker's comp insurance needs. Ask IFYA’s partners about their special deals for IFYA members.

If you’re interested in attending, register at http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07eanlss8aa9335bf7&llr=iggf76iab

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.

IFYA Celebrates Turning 1 with a Froyo Tote Bag Giveaway

Fro-yo girl here. Yes, it was a year ago today that the International Frozen Yogurt Association was launched. The IFYA was formed to support, recognize and reward those in the worldwide frozen yogurt industry. Nearly 500 members representing 58 countries have since joined the IFYA, making it the largest frozen yogurt community.

About the IFYA

• The IFYA launched the first quality seal program specifically for frozen yogurt shops. 
• The IFYA launched two contests for frozen yogurt shops to recognize and reward excellence in frozen yogurt. 
• IFYA members enjoy a wide range of exclusive member discounts on frozen yogurt mix, frozen yogurt machines, toppings dispensers, cup dividers, insurance and HR/payroll services.

IFYA Froyo Tote Bag Giveaway

To celebrate turning 1, the IFYA is giving away limited edition custom IFYA tote bags to IFYA members. One grand prize winner will receive a tote bag filled with various frozen yogurt goodies. All winners will receive IFYA buttons. It's free to join the IFYA and membership is open to any froyo fan or trade member: http://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/

These are the first ever IFYA tote bags. Made out of 10 oz. heavyweight cotton canvas with a bottom gusset and navy polypropylene handles, these sturdy bags are 15" (L) X 14.5" (H) X 3" (W) Handles - 22" Long.

How to Win

Check the IFYA Facebook page starting tomorrow, July 30, at 12 PM/noon Pacific Time for the daily trivia question. One question will be posted at noon PT starting July 30th.

The first IFYA member to provide the correct answer and his/her IFYA username to the question of the day wins a tote bag.

Winners must be IFYA members, provide a US shipping address and be at least 18 years of age. Limit: one prize per IFYA membership account.

No purchase necessary. Winners will be announced by the IFYA on the IFYA Facebook page and IFYA website. 

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.

Benefits of Joining the International Frozen Yogurt Association

Fro-yo girl here. Frozen yogurt fans, shop operators, and frozen yogurt suppliers I know there are millions of you out there. Come join the International Frozen Yogurt Association and let’s build a true frozen yogurt community together. With your free registration, you can meet other frozen yogurt fans and trade members, chat about frozen yogurt, keep up with frozen yogurt news and trends, and post free frozen yogurt classified ads. You can buy/sell/trade anything frozen yogurt related.

We’ve assembled an impressive team of frozen yogurt industry experts who are on hand to provide their advice and answer your questions.

IFYA's Swirl of Honor, the first quality seal program specifically for frozen yogurt shops, recognizes shops for their commitment to quality. The IFYA believes in quality frozen yogurt, superior customer service, store cleanliness and environmentally friendly business practices. Frozen yogurt shops are rated on a scale of one to three Swirls.

Benefits for frozen yogurt fans:

• Chat with other frozen yogurt fans
• Buy/sell/trade items with other frozen yogurt fans
• Learn more about frozen yogurt information (e.g., FAQs, glossary of terms)
• Find quality frozen yogurt shops (Swirl of Honor members)

Benefits for frozen yogurt trade members:

• Chat with others in the frozen yogurt industry
• Receive recognition for your shop’s commitment to excellence with the Swirl of Honor program
• Keep up with frozen yogurt industry news and trends
• Find frozen yogurt information (e.g., training programs, helpful links) or ask our IFYA expert
• Buy/sell/trade frozen yogurt items to frozen yogurt shops

The IFYA is working on adding new features and running some exciting frozen yogurt promotions. The association is for you frozen yogurt fans and trade members, so we want to hear from you often. For additional information, visit the IFYA website.

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