yogen fruz 2012

You know those gifts you büy for friends and family that you really wish you could keep all for yoürself? This is one of them. At most of our US locations we have collectible gift cards available, designed to evoke memories of all things Yületide. So hurry quick to your closest Yogen Früz and grab one for the perfect stocking stüffer before they’re gone. And while you’re there you might as well grab one for yourself – after all, they are limited-edition collectibles ;)

Check out the images below to see the limited-edition collectible gift cards! Happy mixing!

Oh the Holidays have arrived! We are wrapping presents, decorating trees, watching Elf (a billion times) and all in all being merry! And because ü have been so good this year, we want to give ü the gift of good health and fresh flavoür!
For 12 days, starting December 12th, we will be giving away Yogen Früz gift cards loaded with as much as $50! Follow üs on Twitter and tweet the following:

“@yogenfruz Oh how I lüv your 12 festive days of froyo! I want to WIN #yummyfruz”

OR answer our daily question. Just be sure to include the “#yummyfruz” hashtag.
With 80 gift cards to give away, ür days of Christmas this year will be filled with more than just French hens and partridges in pear trees! Happy Mixing!


The quick and simple Rules & Regulations highlights:

1. Void where prohibited by law.
2. Participants must be of legal age in their region to participate.
3. Any taxes or other fees are the responsibility of each winner.
4. Prizes shall be awarded as our social media monkeys deem fit but rest assured that employees and their immediate family members, along with the same for our partners, suppliers and so forth are not eligible to win.
5. Odds of winning depend on the number of entries.
6. No cheating to enter — like by creating bogus twitter accounts. But we are ok with you flooding your twitter feed with our #yummyfruz hashtag ;-)
7. Winners may be required to pick up their prize at their nearest yogen Früz store, although we may also mail out prizes, depending on your location.

For more information, please visit: http://www.yogenfruz.com/festivefroyo/

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)

Come out and join Yogen Fruz in supporting the Yellow Brick House at Yogafest 2011. The event will be held on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8^th from 8am to 11am in the Centre Court of Markville Mall. Proceeds from the event will provide Yellow Brick House with funds to assist them in building a new shelter for abused women and children in the Markham area while providing participants with a morning full of exciting activities. If you aren’t familiar with Yellow Brick House, they are a registered charity with the United Way that offers services in York Region to women and children who have experienced violence and abuse. For more information about the Yogafest or Yellow Brick House, please visit:http://www.joinyogafest.com/

Yogurt is a product that is made from milk that has been fermented using naturally occurring good bacteria called “yogurt cultures�. The lactose in milk goes through fermentation by the yogurt cultures to produce lactic acid, which when combined with the protein found in milk gives yogurt its signature texture and flavour. Typically cow milk is used to make yogurt, however milk from water buffalo, goats, sheep, and even yaks and camels is also used in other parts of the world. And because yogurt is made from milk, it is nutritionally rich in calcium, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, riboflavin, and protein which all are essential to keep your body healthy and strong.

 

Yogen Fruz and Alliance Films have teamed up to bring you the Discover Your Inner Beauty contest to celebrate the release of Beastly in theatres on March 4, 2011. Enter HERE or by clicking the image in this blog post for an opportunity to win 1 of 10 free frozen yogurt for a year prizes courtesy of Yogen Fruz. Contest closes on March 31, 2011. Make sure to visit us on Facebook to be the first to hear about our new sweepstakes and promotions.

Belfast (from the Irish, Béal Feirste) welcome Yogen Früz to Victoria Square Shopping Centre this past month, with warm hearts and healthy appetites. The Victoria Sq. Shopping Centre, at the heart of the Belfast urban area, includes such popular brands as The Apple Store, Hollister, Guess, Boss and La Senza. If Ü find yourself in the area, we hope you’ll stop in and say ‘hi!’