New May Flavors & Toppings at Menchie’s

Fro-yo girl here. It’s feeling like springtime at Menchie’s with the cute new Mookie lavender colored spoons, two brand new flavors, and a new topping.

Nerds Rainbow Candy sorbet: This new flavor was inspired by Nerds Gummy Clusters candy. I’ve never had Nerds gummy clusters, but I have had Nerds. The sorbet is a bright pinkish red hue, and it tastes like fruit punch. I wasn’t a fan, but I can imagine that kids would like it. Nerds Rainbow Candy sorbet is nonfat, gluten-free, and made with no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: Nerds gummy clusters

Peaches N Cream froyo: The new Peaches N Cream froyo is made with real peaches. The peach flavor was nice, and the froyo was smooth and creamy. The cream muted the peach flavor. It was good, mild enough to go with lots of froyo flavors and toppings. Recommended toppings: granola, almonds, and mango. Peaches N Cream froyo is lowfat, gluten-free, and contains no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup.

The new topping, Nerds Gummy Clusters, is obviously the perfect topping for Nerds Rainbow Candy sorbet.

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

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Menchie’s March Featured Flavors

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s has two featured flavors this month and the new Two Thumbs Up Kiwi spoon.

Orange Cream Bar froyo is a new flavor that’s described as a blend of “vibrant citrus with smooth, creamy vanilla.” The froyo is gluten-free, and contains no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup. The texture was extra rich, thick, and creamy. The cream flavor was strong, and the orange flavor quite muted. I was expecting more orange flavor. It was pleasant and rich. Recommended toppings: strawberries, Sour Patch Kids.

It’s hard to believe that Menchie’s hasn’t had orange creamsicle before? The previous Menchie’s orange flavors were Freshly Squeezed Orange Sorbet, Orange Pineapple Sorbet, Blood Orange Sorbet, and Carrot Orange Boost Sorbet.

Cotton Candy froyo is back. I didn’t think that I would like the flavor because I don’t like cotton candy. Cotton candy tastes just like sugar. Cotton Candy froyo is better than cotton candy because the yogurt mutes the cloying sweetness of cotton candy. And this flavor is nonfat, gluten-free, and contains no artificial colors or flavors and no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: Sprinkles, Circus Animal Cookies, white chocolate chips

These flavors are available at participating locations for a limited time, while supplies last.

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New Summer Pac-Man Flavors at Yogurtland, Pac-Man Cups, and New Toppings

 

Fro-yo girl here. It’s summertime at Yogurtland and they just launched a new promotion with the iconic video game brand PAC-MAN from Bandai Namco Entertainment America Inc.

Let’s start with the limited-edition flavors inspired by PAC-MAN.

CHERRY Chomp Sorbet is “inspired by PAC-MAN's unstoppable munching, this refreshing sorbet offers a burst of citrus that complements the sweetness of cherries.” The nonfat flavor is gluten-free and made with real cherries. It was smooth, sweet but not tangy, and refreshing. The cherry flavor was prominent. The citrus burst tasted like lime. It reminded me of Cherry ICEEs but hopefully with a lot less food color. Recommended toppings: fresh berries, mochi.

Pineapple POWER-UP Sorbet is described as “the perfect PAC-MAN POWER-UP for a hot summer day, with its vibrant fusion of sweet mango and tart pineapple.” This is a returning flavor. It was introduced last summer under the name of Pineapple Mango sorbet. I could taste the pineapple and the mango. The mango makes is sweeter. It wasn’t tangy. Recommended toppings: popping boba, PAC-MAN gummies

I already told you about the new PAC-MAN, blue ghost, and red ghost spoons. But I didn’t know that the ghosts had names. The red ghost is Blinky and the blue ghost is Inky.

I spotted one of the two limited edition PAC-MAN cup designs. The black cup features a maze, four ghosts, and PAC-MAN eating a cup of Yogurtland froyo. The other cup design shows PAC-MAN eating a cherry.

The new PAC-MAN gummies are pineapple-flavored. They’re pretty firm and chewy. I also spotted gummy cherries.

There’s a new exclusive online treat called the Waka Waka Cup which features Pineapple POWER-UP sorbet topped with gummy PAC-MAN, gummy cherries, and mango popping boba. You can only get it by ordering it online from yogurtland.com or the Yogurtland app.

Also, look for Yogurtland x PAC-MAN sticker sheets. And you can purchase limited edition Yogurtland x PAC-MAN t-shirts and caps from Yogurtland’s merchandise site.

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

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New Flavors at Menchie’s, Double Smiles Day is January 16

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s January's promotions include two new flavors and a Double Smiles Day when you scan the Menchie’s app on January 16. I also spotted a few signs for National Frozen Yogurt Day. Menchie’s will celebrate NFYD on February 6 with an all-day Buy One, Get One free froyo offer.

Back to the new flavors, I’ve only found one so far, Cinnamon Roll froyo. Cinnamon Roll froyo is called a new flavor. Menchie’s has had similar flavors in the past, including Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll in 2014 and Cinnamon Bun froyo made with Philadelphia Cream Cheese in 2020. Cinnabon Classic Cinnamon Roll had a stronger cinnamon flavor than Cinnamon Bun froyo. As for the new Cinnamon Roll froyo, it had a strong cinnamon flavor. I thought I could even taste icing. It was a bit too strong and sweet for me, plus the texture was a bit icy (the texture could be creamier at other Menchie’s locations). Recommended toppings: almonds, walnuts, granola.

Cinnamon Roll froyo is nonfat and made with no artificial flavors, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup.

Vegan rocky road made with almond milk is also a new flavor. It’s gluten-free, lowfat, dairy-free, and made with no artificial flavors, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup. I’ll report back once I try the new Vegan Rocky Road flavor.

Update: Tried vegan rocky road flavor. It tasted like fudgsicle with a hint of almonds. I could not taste the marshmallow. It was fine, but I’m not a fan of rocky road the flavor. Recommended toppings: marshmallows, chopped almonds, Special Dark chocolate chips.

Double Smiles Day is Tuesday, January 16. To earn double smiles, be sure to scan your Menchie’s app. If you haven’t downloaded the app, do it soon. You’ll need to register for an account to start earning smiles (and free froyo).

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New at Menchie’s: New Flavors, New Cup, Veterans Day Promo

Fro-yo girl here. Menchie’s has two new flavors featured this month, Sophia’s Extraordinary Strawberry Cake froyo and Caramel Apple Pie froyo.

Sophia’s Extraordinary Strawberry Cake froyo and a new Unicorn Academy cup was inspired by the Netflix series, Unicorn Academy. It’s streaming now on Netflix, exclusively. The froyo is lowfat and made with real strawberries and cake pieces. It contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high fructose corn syrup. I could taste the strawberries and the cake, but it wasn’t cloyingly sweet. The texture was smooth, rich, and creamy. Recommended toppings: Nilla wafers, fresh strawberries, and Cool Whip.

The Unicorn Academy cup is purple and features Sophia and a unicorn. There’s a flying pink creature on the cup as well. It says “fill this cup with Sophia’s Extraordinary Strawberry Cake froyo!”

Caramel Apple Pie froyo is a lowfat froyo made with real apples, cinnamon, and graham cracker crumbs. The cinnamon flavor struck me first and then the apple. It’s a warm, mellow flavor. The texture was smooth, creamy, and rich. Caramel Apple Pie froyo is made with no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: graham cracker crumbs, walnuts or almonds, caramel sauce, and Cool Whip.

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

Menchie’s is also honoring veterans and active military members with 6 oz of free froyo this Veterans Day, November 11. To redeem the offer, just show a valid military ID.

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Yogurtland New Cereal Flavors & New Cereal Toppings

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland just came out with their back-to-school promotion, with two breakfast-inspired froyo flavors, Cinnamon Churro Cereal and Peanut Butter Cocoa Cereal, and two new toppings, Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites and S’mores. The new flavors and toppings should be in stores around August 7.

Cinnamon Churro Cereal froyo is made with real cinnamon. It’s described as, “This delicious treat captures the sweet cinnamon flavor of the beloved morning cereal.” The cinnamon flavor seemed stronger than Yogurtland’s Churro froyo. It was also icy. I prefer their Churro flavor.

Peanut Butter Cocoa Cereal froyo is made with real peanut butter and cocoa. It’s described as, “A throwback to the classic cereal with peanut butter and chocolatey goodness.” The flavor is lowfat. It’s also flavored with corn, caramel, and vanilla wafer cookies. I love peanut butter and I like some peanut butter cocoa cereal but I found Peanut Butter Cocoa Cereal froyo to taste strange. I couldn’t even finish the sample. It was terrible – too much corn? Too much caramel? Hated it.

The S’mores topping looked like mini marshmallows, cinnamon graham crackers and chocolate cereal. The Chocolate Chip Cookie Bites looked like the Cookie Crisp cereal.

Also in August, Real Reward members can earn double points on in-store and online purchases every Tuesday.

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

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My Favorite Froyo Flavors of 2022

 

Limoncello by Pinkberry

Fro-yo girl here. This was a good year for new froyo flavors. The International Frozen Yogurt Association found 77 new froyo flavors that were introduced in 2022. Sadly, I wasn’t able to try them all but I did try all the new flavors from Menchie’s, Pinkberry, and Yogurtland. That’s 30 new flavors that I tried this year. And my favorite flavors were…

Best Tart Froyo: Tie between Limoncello and Strawberry Shortcake by Pinkberry

I just can’t choose between the two. Love the slightly bitter edge of the Limoncello froyo. Both were tangy and smooth. So good!!!

Best Sweet Froyo: Snickerdoodle by Yogurtland

Snickerdoodle is mild and scrumptious, like snickerdoodle cookies are. The cinnamon is not overpowering. It goes so well with so many toppings especially cookie toppings.

Best Vegan Non-Froyo: Watermelon sorbet made with Sour Patch Kids by Yogurtland

I’ve loved Sour Patch Kids for a long time. I still had my doubts about a sorbet that’s candy flavor. Yogurtland pulled it off. Yes, it tastes like candy but the tanginess makes it addictive. I had it a couple of times and I rarely like sorbets.

2022 had some great new flavors. To see a list of 2022’s new flavors, see https://internationalfrozenyogurt.com/news/new-froyo-flavors-and-trends-of-2022

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Two New Menchie’s Flavors (Chocolate Chip Cookie, Vegan Cinnamon Horchata) & New App Feature

Fro-yo girl here. This month Menchie’s has two NEW exclusive flavors swirling and luckily, I found them. Waiting to try new froyo flavors is torture.

America’s favorite cookie is now a Menchie’s froyo flavor. Chocolate Chip Cookie made with Hershey’s Chocolate froyo is a real back-to-school treat. Made with real Hershey’s chocolate and real cookie pieces, Chocolate Chip Cookie froyo contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high-fructose corn syrup. I liked how the chocolate flavor was mild and the cookies added a bit of buttery goodness. The texture was smooth and creamy. Recommended toppings: Hershey’s Special Dark chips, Mini M&Ms, Blue Diamond almonds, and chocolate shell.

Vegan Cinnamon Horchata made with almond milk is 100% plant-based, lowfat, and gluten-free. Made with real cinnamon, Menchie’s newest vegan flavor contains no artificial flavors, no artificial colors, and no high-fructose corn syrup. It was much icier than Chocolate Chip Cookie froyo but it did taste like cinnamon horchata. Recommended toppings: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Kellogg’s Granola, coconut.

Don’t miss out; the new flavors are only available for a limited time.

Also, the Menchie’s app has a new feature: favorite flavor notifications. Simply create an account and heart your favorite flavors in the menu on the Menchie’s app; you’ll receive a push notification when that flavor is offered at your favorite Menchie’s store.

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

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New Featured Flavors at Menchie’s: Vegan Oatmeal Cookie and Peanut Butter Banana

Fro-yo girl here. New month, new Menchie’s flavors! March’s featured flavors are Peanut Butter Banana froyo made with Reese’s peanut butter and Plant-Based Vegan Oatmeal Cookie made with Oat Milk.

Vegan Oatmeal Cookie made with oat milk: Menchie’s describes follows: “Can a cookie be better for you? Yes, it’s possible and we’ve done it with our new decadent flavor, Vegan Oatmeal Cookie made with Oat milk! With all the sweetness of a classic oatmeal cookie, we’ve updated our recipe to be gluten free and dairy free by using oat milk instead.” Vegan Oatmeal Cookie was thick, dense, and smooth but icier than their typical froyo. It was sweet and tasted like cinnamon, brown sugar, and oats. It didn’t really taste like a cookie to me but reminded me more of a bowl of oatmeal. Yogurtland’s Brown Sugar Vanilla soft serve made with oat milk had a better, creamier texture. But it might have been a machine issue at the Menchie’s that I visited. Menchie’s Vegan Oatmeal Cookie is a gluten-free, nonfat flavor and contains no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup. It’s made with real oats. Recommended toppings: Golden Oreos, almonds, and Heath.

Peanut Butter Banana froyo: I usually try every new flavor even if it doesn’t sound appealing. Well, I loathe bananas and I’m done with trying banana froyo flavors. Also, the Menchie’s I went to wasn’t offering samples due to COVID-19. Peanut Butter Banana froyo is gluten free and contains no artificial colors, artificial flavors, or high fructose corn syrup.

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

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Menchie’s NEW HI-CHEW Passion Fruit Froyo Review

Fro-yo girl here. I’ve been waiting for Menchie’s new HI-CHEW Passion Fruit froyo to be offered in my area. Surprisingly, even the corporate location, Menchie’s University in Encino, CA does not offer the latest HI-CHEW flavors as of August 12. Menchie’s in Whittier and Pico Rivera currently offer HI-CHEW Passion Fruit.

The Pico Rivera Menchie’s had samples of HI-CHEW Tropical Smoothie candy and HI-CHEW coupons. They also had the Best Friends spoons.

HI-CHEW Passion Fruit froyo: This was also icier than the usual froyo. It was a bit tangier than the HI-CHEW Mango and did taste like Passion Fruit and HI-CHEW. I can’t say that I was a fan though – a real fruit flavor is better than a candy fruit flavor. HI-CHEW Passion Fruit is nonfat with no artificial colors or flavors. Recommended toppings: Fresh mango, popping boba. I think it would pair well with The Art of Original Tart.

FYI, Menchie’s Pico Rivera allowed self-service of froyo and toppings. Gloves were provided.

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

MENCHIE’S PICO RIVERA: 8880 Whittier Blvd, Pico Rivera, CA 90660

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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.

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

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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.

New at Pinkberry: Acai Berry Froyo

Fro-yo girl here. There’s a new flavor at Pinkberry, Acai Berry, and it’s tart based froyo! Acai Berry is available as a swirl and a smoothie. I tried the swirl, of course. It tasted mainly like blueberry to me with an acai aftertaste. There’s something about blueberry that works particularly well with acai. I remember how much I liked Blush’s Blueberry Acai froyo. I haven’t had it in years, but Pinkberry’s Acai Berry reminded me of Blush’s Blueberry Acai froyo. It also seemed creamier and denser than some of their tart froyo flavors. It was definitely tart but about average in tartness. There were no new toppings introduced with Acai Berry. Recommended toppings: Any berries, Almond Roca, dark chocolate crisps.

Acai Berry froyo will be swirling for a limited time, probably at least a month.

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

Here’s the official Pinkberry press release:

Pinkberry Swirls Up New Acai Berry Frozen Yogurt

Acai Berry Frozen Yogurt is Now Available for Your Snacking Pleasure

Mar 13, 2020, 09:07 ET

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., March 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Spring is here and so is Pinkberry's (www.Pinkberry.com) latest frozen yogurt flavor, Acai Berry! This refreshingly tart flavor will be available both as a swirl and smoothie beginning March 13.

Top your Acai Berry swirl with bananas, honey almond granola and a drizzle of honey, creating a frozen snack reminiscent of an Acai bowl.

"Acai Berry is the ideal flavor to welcome springtime," said Melissa Hubbell, senior director of marketing for Kahala Brands™, parent company of Pinkberry. "Paired with our fresh fruits and topped with honey, it is a perfect light and slightly tart snack!"

At Pinkberry, guests can customize their swirl with a variety of toppings that include fresh, never frozen, fruit that is hand-cut in stores daily, along with premium granolas and nuts, specialty chocolates, and much more. Pinkberry is swirling with possibilities!

Promotional Flavor:

Acai Berry Frozen Yogurt

Promotional Combination and Smoothie:

Acai Berry Frozen Yogurt topped with blueberries, bananas, honey almond granola and a drizzle of honey

Acai Berry Smoothie

About Pinkberry

Pinkberry® launched in Los Angeles, CA in 2005 as the original brand that reinvented frozen yogurt. Today, over a decade later, Pinkberry continues to create great tasting treats with fresh ingredients in an experience comprised of distinctive product, outstanding service and inspirational design. At Pinkberry you can taste the difference of an uncompromising commitment to quality and freshness. Most recently, Pinkberry U.S. was acquired by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 29 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3000 locations in 35 countries.

For more information about Pinkberry, visit www.Pinkberry.com.

For more information about Kahala Brands, visit www.KahalaBrands.com.

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New at Yogurtland: Brambleberry Pie Frozen Yogurt

Fro-yo girl here. About a week ago, I spotted a new “Fresh is in Season” poster at Yogurtland. The poster features their new spring flavors, Brambleberry Pie frozen yogurt and Orange Blossom White Peach light ice cream. Brambleberry Pie is March’s featured flavor, while Orange Blossom White Peach will be released in April.

Brambleberry Pie is described as “Vine-ripened raspberries and Marion blackberries combined with shortbread cookies give our brambleberry pie a sweet and jammy flavor. It's just like biting into a fresh baked pie - crust and all.” It’s lowfat and vitamin C fortified.

Brambleberry Pie froyo: Blackberries and raspberries are both tart, but this yogurt wasn’t tart at all. The berry flavors were muted and too mild. The flavor reminded me of grapes, but muted. I could not detect the shortbread cookies. Recommended toppings: Fresh berries, granola, almonds.

Orange Blossom White Peach sounds fragrant and promising. Too bad it isn’t frozen yogurt!

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 March Featured Flavors: Carrot Cake OREO & Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup

Fro-yo girl here. New month, new featured flavors! This month Menchie's is featuring a returning favorite, Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup and a new flavor, Carrot Cake OREO. Menchie’s sure has a lot of OREO froyo flavors. March 6 is National OREO Cookie Day.

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup froyo’s return coincided with National Peanut Butter Lovers Day on March 1. Carrot Cake OREO makes me think of Easter and the spring. They’re so popular that they’re a permanent flavor now. Carrot Cake OREO features carrot cake flavored cookies and a cream cheese frosting.

Carrot Cake OREO froyo: Hmmm, I could taste a few warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg but it definitely tasted like carrot cake, not pumpkin pie. I can’t say that I tasted carrots, but it did taste like carrot cake. I liked it quite a bit! This is a lowfat flavor with no artificial colors. Recommended toppings: Cinnamon Toast Crunch, white chocolate chips, cheesecake bites.

Too bad they didn’t have any Carrot Cake OREOs in the toppings bar.

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

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New February Feature Flavors at Menchie’s

Fro-yo girl here. I did look for Menchie’s new February feature flavors multiple times since the beginning of February, but I was only able to find Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake froyo this week. Since there’s no flavor finder feature and the Menchie’s locations in my area don’t post flavor updates, I had to make quite a few phone calls. And the Menchie’s in my area still don’t have Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake. I finally found both new flavors at Menchie’s Burbank.

Frosted Animal Cookie froyo: I’ve been eating Mother’s Circus Animal Cookies for decades. Even so, I had some doubts about making a froyo flavor out of frosted animal cookies. Menchie’s Frosted Animal Cookie froyo is made with real cookies and surprisingly, features no artificial colors or artificial flavors. The yogurt is lowfat and is made without high fructose corn syrup. Well, my instincts were right. I like frosted animal cookies because they’re crunchy and in yogurt form, it feels like eating cold pink frosting. I found it overwhelming. I tried it a second time. Still overwhelming. Recommended toppings: Nilla wafers, whipped cream, white chocolate chips

Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake froyo made with Anchor cream cheese: I don’t usually like chocolate froyo but this one was really good because the cheesecake muted the chocolate flavor. It wasn’t too cheesy or too chocolatey and the texture was creamier and thicker than usual. I didn’t find it too sweet either. I’m going to look for it again soon. Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake froyo is made with no artificial colors, no artificial flavors, and no high fructose corn syrup. Recommended toppings: Heath, chocolate shell, chocolate chips

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

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New Yogurtland Flavor: Plant-Based Salted Chocolate Souffle

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland’s first new flavor of the year launches today and it’s plant-based and vegan. Plant-based Salted Chocolate Souffle is described by Yogurtland as: “the decadent flavor of a chocolate souffle, elevated with a touch of salt…100% vegan…with a rich and velvety texture.” It’s coconut based, nut free, and gluten free. Yes, there are live and active cultures. It’s 50 calories an ounce (more than average) because of the coconut cream.

Salted Chocolate Souffle: It tasted like a lot of chocolate frozen yogurt, only with a hint of coconut. It was perhaps a little icier than dairy-based yogurt, but that might have been because of the location I went to rather than the yogurt itself.

The new topping, Bear Naked’s White chocolate macadamia nut granola, was in big chunks with whole macadamia nuts. It had a hint of coconut and salt, so it paired well with the Salted Coconut Souffle froyo. With whole macadamia nuts, it's obviously a premium granola.

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

Here’s the official press release:

Yogurtland Steps Into The Plant-Based Category With New Flavor Launch

Leading Frozen Yogurt Brand Welcomes the New Year with New Plant-Based Flavor and Partnership with Bear Naked Granola

IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Plant-based eaters rejoice! Yogurtland, the leader in self-serve premium frozen yogurt, announces today the launch of the brand's first ever 100% vegan, plant-based chocolate flavor: Salted Chocolate Souffle. This latest flavor is available in Yogurtland locations nationwide beginning today. To ring in the New Year, the brand has also expanded its vast self-serve topping selections to include White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Granola from Bear Naked's artisan-crafted line for a limited time only starting today.

Yogurtland brings an elevated touch to the plant-based confectionery space with the latest flavor in the brand's portfolio of innovative and culinary-inspired recipes. And, for consumers seeking a better-for-you sweet treat topping, the brand is excited to welcome Bear Naked Premium Granola to the topping line-up. Bear Naked's White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Granola boasts a rich and creamy bite of melted fair-trade chocolate and nut butter that is baked using an exclusive technique that creates a cookie-like cluster. Each granola bite features a quality list of organic, gluten-free, Non-GMO Project Verified and fair-trade ingredients, elevating it from the traditional breakfast staple to the indulgent treat you're reaching for at every occasion, including your frozen yogurt creations.

"Yogurtland is committed to crafting innovative flavors and to providing healthy-indulgent options. We are thrilled to partner with Bear Naked to offer our guests a new premium topping choice to create a healthy, better-for-you combination of treats," says Sam Yoon, Senior Vice President of Yogurtland.

"At Bear Naked, we're passionate about creating great-tasting and high quality products everyone can enjoy and that's why Yogurtland's roster of delicious yogurt made with real ingredients was a perfect match for this exciting partnership!" says Gianna DeCaro, Bear Naked Brand Director.

Bringing a wholesome upgrade to a beloved everyday treat, Yogurtland and Bear Naked have created the ultimate swirl of decadent frozen yogurt. For more information, please visit yogurt-land.com or bearnaked.com.

About Yogurtland

Yogurtland is the leader in self-service premium frozen yogurt, delivering over 200 handcrafted artisan flavors providing fans an anytime beloved sweet treat for the whole family. Yogurtland exclusively uses real ingredients and scratch-made, handcrafted flavors from across the globe for fans to enjoy a truly customized dessert in the form of yogurt, Drinkable creation shakes, frappes, and waffle cones. Separating Yogurtland from competitors is the company's team of flavorologists who've developed an extension of options added to the exciting rotation of monthly flavors offering non-fat and low-fat yogurt, ice cream, and non-dairy and no sugar added choices while using milk that contains no antibiotics or added hormones. The company continues to transform the industry with its' latest move into third party delivery, giving customers more flexibility to enjoy dessert wherever they are. Presently Yogurtland has more than 300 locations across the U.S., Australia, Dubai, Guam, Myanmar, Oman, Singapore, and Thailand. Flavors are always subject to creative change and popular demand. For more information, visit www.yogurt-land.com. 

About Bear Naked

Bear Naked offers a full line of granolas and snacks bars made with big, delicious chunks of nature to deliver epic taste. Launched in 2002, Bear Naked is the #1 granola brand in the U.S. and is best known for its signature, soft-baked granola made from real whole grains and minimally processed ingredients. The brand is one of the first CPG food brand to successfully adopt fully recyclable packaging. Today, Bear Naked has evolved into a nationally-recognized and loved consumer brand with products available for purchase in natural and conventional retailers such as Sprouts, Whole Foods, Target, Walmart, Amazon and more as well as club stores like Costco.

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New Yoga-urt Winter Flavor: Mexican Hot Chocolate

Fro-yo girl here. Yoga-urt just introduced a new winter flavor, Mexican Hot Chocolate. Mexican Hot Chocolate is the first Yoga-urt flavor made with their Chocolate Bliss as a base. Like all Yoga-urt offerings, Mexican Hot Chocolate is probiotic, vegan, soy-free, kosher, organic, gluten-free, and all natural.

Both Mr. Froyo and I aren’t chocolate froyo fans, but we both really liked this flavor. The spicy cayenne kick was surprising and delightful. There’s also cinnamon and probably other spices. The spices make the flavor more interesting. Recommended toppings: cacao nibs, housemade chocolate shell, whipped cream. I paired it with Mint Magic, which is a cooling flavor. Combining it with spicy chocolate made for a flavorful combination of contrasts.

Mexican Hot Chocolate froyo is made in small batches by hand and is available for a limited time only. Hurry over to the Glendale (1407 W Kenneth Rd, Glendale, CA 91201) or Echo Park (2211 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90026) location to try it. P.S. There’s still time to buy a $25 (or more) Yoga-urt gift card, which comes with a free mini froyo. I think the offer ends on December 24.

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

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Menchie’s December Feature Flavors

Fro-yo girl here. Happy December! This month’s featured flavors at Menchie’s include a returning holiday favorite, Holiday Egg Nog, and a new flavor, Ginger Snaps Fresh Baked Cookie. Who likes eggnog? I don’t. But I do like ginger snaps.

Ginger snaps fresh baked cookie froyo: This is a lowfat flavor made with milk, soy, and wheat. It didn’t taste like gingerbread, but it tasted more like molasses. Any spicing was very subtle. I didn’t notice much ginger either. It’s made with ginger snaps. Recommended toppings: chocolate shell, Heath, white chocolate chips.

I picked up another Menchie’s holiday spoon, Snow One Like You, while I was there. Also, they still had holiday cups too.

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

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Yogurtland New Winter Flavor, Molasses Gingerbread Cookie Froyo (and Flamin’ Hot Cheetos)

Fro-yo girl here. Yogurtland is looking festive this month with new toppings, a new holiday cup, and a new flavor of froyo, Molasses Gingerbread Cookie. Sadly, the Yogurtland location that I visited did not have the new cups or new toppings, Flamin’ Hot Cheetos and Pretzel Tree Toppers, yet. However, I was able to try the new flavor.

Molasses Gingerbread Cookie is described by Yogurtland as tasting “like a chewy molasses cookie, straight from the oven, with hints of warm ginger, cinnamon and nutmeg that will keep you in the spirit all season long.” It’s lowfat and made with ginger, molasses, and cookie crumb. I like molasses and gingerbread, so I was looking forward to trying this flavor. I could definitely taste the warm spices. I didn’t notice the cookie crumbs that are in the froyo. The texture was smooth and creamy, though not as creamy as I expected. It wasn’t heavy. Recommended toppings: whipped cream, white chocolate chips, Pretzel Tree Toppers (white chocolate covered pretzels).

I have to go back for the new toppings and the new cup.

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

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New at Yogurtland: Milk Chocolate Candy made with M&M’s Froyo, M&M’s Topping, Ultimate Creation, New Milkshake Flavor

Fro-yo girl here. I was happy to see that Pumpkin Pie froyo had returned to Yogurtland and they introduced a new froyo flavor and topping that complements Pumpkin Pie froyo.

Milk Chocolate Candy frozen yogurt made with M&M’s is described as, “We used real M&M’S® Candies in our smooth and creamy, sweet frozen yogurt for a rich milk chocolate flavor. It’s like tasting a million M&M’S® Candies in every bite.” And it did taste like Milk Chocolate M&Ms in froyo form. It wasn’t crazy sweet. Texture-wise, it was rich, smooth, and creamy. Yes, I’m biased because I like M&M’s. I paired this flavor with Pumpkin Pie froyo, White Pumpkin Pie M&Ms, whipped cream, and Teddy Grahams. It was the perfect combination.

The new topping is White Pumpkin Pie M&Ms. They’re big M&M’s and they have pumpkin pie spice. They’re actually tasty but on the waxy/chewy side.

I was also able to try the new milkshake flavor, Cookies & Cream. It was good (creamy, with chocolate cookie flavor) but I prefer froyo…

There was also a sign for the Ultimate Creation event. On November 12, 2019, come to Yogurtland for a special offer: $5 for any cup or cone.

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.