yogen fruz 2012

An interesting study revealed that fat is shed when there are more individuals in a shared space.

This led us to thinking - the more engaging the environment, the more calories we could burn!

Although this study is still in its early stages, it gives us a great reason to get a bunch of friends together for an evening of board games and giggles (feel those abs crunch!) The options are as endless as your friend list on Facebook!

         As they say, the more the merrier – and now, the healthier!

The worst of winter is not over just yet, however we are getting super excited to see the pops of colour in our wardrobe this spring season! The top colours are bright, bubbly and bursting with boldness! We’re also seeing some striking similarities with the colours of the season and the colours of some of our fave YF mixes and toppings! Matching our strawberry smoothie to our sundress? Yes, please!

A new year, a new you, at least that’s the goal! And while we are sure you’re perfect, here’s a list of the top 10 New Year’s resolutions:

1. Quit a bad habit.

2. Lose weight and get fit.

3. Travel more.

4. Organize yourself.

5. Be more charitable.

6. Stay informed. Keep your mind alert.

7. Get out of debt.

8. Devote more time to your hobbies.

9. Go green.

10. Conquer a fear.

How will you lüv life in 2012?

Whether you are in New York, Miami, Toronto, Mexico, Greece or Saudi Arabia, be sure to check out our new Ü Serve locations!  This cool concept lets you explore your inner ‘Yogurtista’.  Fill the cup with your favorite froyo, then top it off with fresh fruit or other healthy and indulgent toppings, then weigh & pay.  It’s as easy as 1,2,3 (literally)!  The froyo possibilities are just as endless as your imagination!  See you soon!

Yogen Früz recently jumped at the unique opportunity to support the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation (MSHF) as they prepared to ascend to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Africa.

On July 11th, 2011, armed with flag in hand, we took this once-in-a-lifetime climb as our chance to scout for our very first Yogen Früz location in Africa. Drawing perplexed looks from our fellow team members and guides, details of the new store were worked out along the three-day journey to the summit. Customers will be encouraged to pick their own fruits and toppings from the native and unique vegetation that grows in abundance on Mount Kilimanjaro’s slopes. Since there are no roads, complimentary quadrupedal transportation (ü-mule for short) will be made available free of charge. Unfortunately, because this new location is many, many, miles from the nearest bank, we except exact change only. No debit, credit or bartering. Sorry!

Hope to see ü on top!

All fun aside, the proceeds of the MSHF’s Climb to Conquer goes towards helping adolescents and children struggling with mental illness by raising money for the Mental Health Program and increasing public awareness. We are proud to help the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation grow their new wing for the stigma of mental health by providing our youth with the understanding, care and treatment they need to live normal, healthy lives.

The popularity of Frozen Yogurt has exploded in Brazil resulting in new yogurt companies and franchises sprouting up frequently. This recent surge in demand triggered the Brazilian Proteste Consumers Association (Brazil’s equivalent to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency) to laboratory test samples of “frozen yogurt” from each of the eight main players (Yogen Früz, Yogolove, Yoggi, Yogoberry, Yofoira, Tutti Frutti, Bendita Fruta and Yogofresh) in the market. These samples were analyzed to determine if they met the bacterial, fat and sugar content required to be labeled yogurt by the Ministry of Agriculture Brazil and the Standard Health Agency in the UK.

The bacterial culture added to milk is the most vital component in making yogurt. Every gram of yogurt requires a minimum of 10 000 000* viable bacteria to be labeled as such. However, the Proteste Consumers Association was surprised to find that out of the eight samples of frozen yogurt that they took, all but one came close to meeting this minimum. From Bendita Fruta’s 110/g* to Yoforia’s 280 000/g*, none of the samples came remotely near Yogen Früz’s 94,000,000/g*.

No, that’s not a typo; Yogen Früz’s soft-serve yogurt contains almost 336 times the good bacteria as the next leading company’s product, surpassing the industry minimum by 940%. While we’re happy with the result of this test, we would love to see other countries around the world follow Brazil’s initiative to uphold product standards. Consumers should be aware if they’re eating healthy and delicious yogurt, or something that could be more accurately described as yogurt infused ice cream.

Print article:

http://oglobo.globo.com/economia/mat/2011/04/09/frozens-nem-tao-iogurte-quanto-dizem-ser-924199618.asp

* Values taken from Proteste Consumers Association (
http://www.proteste.org.br/20110411/tabela-frozen-yogurt-dados-nutricionais-Attach_s539511.pdf)

Yogen Früz has landed in Dubai! We’re now open in Ibn Batutta Mall and Mirdif City Centre.
Five more stores are opening soon in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Come see what Yogen Früz has to offer.

See Ü soon!

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In today’s fast paced society, we’re expected to do multiple things at once and be two places at the same time. Meanwhile, we’re surrounded by technology and distractions everywhere. Do you feel overwhelmed by it all? Meditation is a way to help you clear your mind and help block out distractions. It will help you realize just how far and how fast your mind can wander from what you’re supposed to be doing.

The initial benefits of meditation are subtle, so while you may not feel flashes of insight when meditating, its effects will become apparent to you later. Afterward, you may notice that you responded to a crisis with calmness or you do not “explode” in a situation that would normally anger you. Let go of your expectations of achieving immediate results and you’ll soon realize the results will happen slowly because meditation is not a race, its a process and means to a happier lifestyle.

To start your own meditation, you need nothing more than the willingness to change your lifestyle. Follow the lesson on HowStuffWorks.com to see how easy it is.

How to Get Started With Meditation