Winners Unveiled in the Yogurtland 2nd Annual Fan Choice Awards

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards are back, from January 5th – March 1st. Fans voted on their favorite flavors last fall and the votes were tallied. The winners have been revealed for the ten award categories.

In stores starting January 5

• Best All Around: Salted Caramel Pecan
• Best Beverage: Caramel Macchiato
• Best Chocolate: Peanut Butter Cookies & Cream
• Best Sorbet: Raspberry Lemonade Sorbet
• Best Tart: Wild Berry Tart

In stores starting February 2

• Best International: Geneva Chocolate
• Best Caramel: Toasted Coconut Caramel
• Best Sweet Tooth Treat: Rocket Pop Sorbet
• Best Bakery: Birthday Cupcake Batter

These fan favorites are available while supplies last. I spotted a new topping, Salted Caramel Bits. They’re like chocolate rocks but they taste like salted caramel. They’re not as crunchy as I expected. The saltiness is really good with certain froyo flavors (sweet ones like chocolate, caramel macchiato, Sumatra coffee, vanilla).

They also have a Fan Choice Awards backsplash up – take a picture of your treat and tag it #YogurtlandFCA

Flan didn't make the cut (crying inside).

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: Mango Mixer is Most Refreshing

Fro-yo girl here. The last winner of Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards is…Mango Mixer, the Most Refreshing froyo flavor by popular vote. Mango Mixer is an interesting combination of mango, passion fruit, green apple and pineapple. The sweet mango flavor is the most dominant, followed by the tangy pineapple flavor.

Mango Mixer had the following message for Yogurtland fans, “I’m so proud to have been able to quench your thirst with the real flavors of fresh-blended mango, passion fruit, green apple and pineapple. Thank you all so much!”

Mango Mixer is available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

Congrats Mango Mixer!

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: Strawberry Lemonade Named Best Sorbet

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland fans have spoken and selected Strawberry Lemonade as the Winner of Best Sorbet category. Strawberry Lemonade was the first Yogurtland sorbet. It was introduced in June 2012 and was an immediate hit.

Strawberry Lemonade sorbet had the following message for Yogurtland fans: “Thank you to my loyal fans who believed in my ability to be the most delicious dairy-free sorbet. Big shout-out to Northwestern and California strawberries for coming together with real Meyer lemons in a sweet-yet-tart flavor performance.”

Strawberry Lemonade sorbet is available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

Congrats to Strawberry Lemonade sorbet! 

The winner of the last award, for Most Refreshing, will be announced next Monday.

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: Fudge Brownie Wins Best Chocolate

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards announced a new winner today.Yogurtland fans voted and selected Fudge Brownie as the winner of the “Best Chocolate” category. Fudge Brownie is back, just in time for Valentine’s Day.

Fudge Brownie’s message for fans: “I’d like to thank the big two for making this happen: Chocolate Fudge and Real Brownie. Individually, you both bring the chocolate, every day. But together...this year...you made magic. This belongs to you guys!”

Fudge Brownie is available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today. P.S. I also spied the perfect topping for Fudge Brownie and for Valentine’s Day at my local Yogurtland: Mini Hershey’s Kisses.

Congrats to Fudge Brownie!

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 Third National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration

Fro-yo girl here. The day froyo fans have been waiting for is here: Yogurtland’s National Frozen Yogurt Day Celebration #YogurtlandNFYD with collectible color changing spoons. Did you go? Are you planning to go?

I enjoyed a cup of the Yogurtland Fan Choice Awards “Best Bring It Back” winner, Salted Caramel Pecan, with graham cracker crumbs, mochi, almonds, Butterfinger, chocolate twirls and a Heath bar. So good! Thanks Yogurtland and long live #YogurtlandNFYD!

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: Best Bring It Back Flavor

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards continue on and there’s a new winner this week. The winner of the Best Bring It Back Flavor is...Salted Caramel Pecan, by popular vote. I remember talking to a Yogurtland employee about the Fan Choice Awards months ago and she predicted that Salted Caramel Pecan would win.

I had a cup full of Salted Caramel Pecan today and it has a lovely flavor, warm and caramelly with a salty kick.

Salted Caramel Pecan had the following message for Yogurtland fans: “Some are calling me the comeback story of the culinary year. Thank you fans, for wanting another chance to taste my smooth caramel and exclusive pecan butter with a hint of salt. It’s good to be back.”

SCP is available at participating Yogurtland locations while supplies last, starting today.

Congrats to Salted Caramel Pecan!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Dozer is the Yogurtland Gift Card Winner

Fro-yo girl here. Congratulations Dozer! Dozer was the first to correctly guess my vote for the Best Chocolate category: Almond Midnight Mocha. I’ll be sending you the $10 Yogurtland gift card soon. 

Remember you can win a $20 gift card from Yogurtland by voting in the 2013 Fan Choice Awards. Yogurtland has a daily drawing for registered voters. The polls are open through 10/20/2013 and the winning flavors will be back in January. Place your votes at http://www.yogurt-land.com/fanchoiceawards/

My votes:

• Best Sorbet: Strawberry lemonade
• Most Exotic: Tiramisu
• Best Bring It Back Flavor: Birthday cupcake batter
• Best Newcomer: Carrot cake (should be lemon cream cookie)
• Most Refreshing: Mango mixer
• Best Tart: Raspberry tart
• Best Bakery: Oatmeal cookie
• Best Chocolate: Almond Midnight Mocha (should be chocolate mint cookies)
• Best All Around: Oatmeal 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.

Yogurtland’s Fan Choice Awards 2013 & Gift Card Giveaway

Fro-yo girl here. The polls are open and Yogurtland wants to know your favorite flavors. It’s your chance to vote for your favorite Yogurtland flavors in the first-ever Fan Choice Awards. Each registered voter is placed in a daily drawing for a $20 Yogurtland gift card. The voting link: http://www.yogurt-land.com/fanchoiceawards/

The nine flavorful categories are Best Sorbet, Best Newcomer, Best of Bakery, Most Exotic, Most Refreshing, Best Chocolate, Best “Bring It Back” Flavor, Best Tart, and Best All Around.

Visit www.yogurt-land.com to begin voting today. The polls are open through Oct. 20, 2013. Stay tuned to see if your favorite flavor will be back for an encore in January.

Yogurtland Gift Card Giveaway

Win a $10 Yogurtland gift card from Fro-Yo Girl Speaks. The first person to correctly guess my vote for the Best Chocolate category wins the gift card. To enter, post your guess in the comments section of this post and check back to see if you’ve won. 

Be sure to include your name in the comments section. One guess per person please. Once I see the correct answer, I'll make an announcement.

About Yogurtland

The pioneer of the self-serve frozen yogurt concept, Yogurtland has redefined the frozen yogurt genre with memorable flavors based on classic favorites and innovative, refreshing combinations. At Yogurtland, you can choose from 16 flavors and dozens of premium toppings to create your own ultimate culinary experience.

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.