yogen fruz 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!

What is that tennis term again, 15-love? Well take away the 15 and you got a word that best describes our feelings towards Blake Strode! The sensational tennis star also happens to be a huge fan of Yogen Fruz. Maybe it’s because we provide delicious and nutritious frozen deserts, a flavourful addition to healthy and active living!

Oh, and that tall, handsome fella to the right? That’s John Isner! He holds the record for the longest match in recorded history – 11 hours in length! Talk about endurance! Check out the picture below!

P.s. We want a YF patch too (better get workin’ on that forehand)!

From left to right: Howard Udell, Blake Strode, Monica Udell, Alex Udell and John Isner

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)

The mango, also known as The King of Fruit, is native to southern Asia and have been cultivated in the Indian subcontinent for thousands of years. Since then, they’ve been cultivated in East Asia, East Africa, Brazil, West Indies, Mexico, and later introduced to USA in 1880.

The leading mango cultivator is India but very little is exported as most are consumed within the country. The top mango exporters are Mexico, Brazil, South Africa, Haiti, Guatemala and Venezuela. Mangoes account for approximately half of all tropical fruits produced worldwide with more than 33,000,000 tonnes in 2007.

Mangoes are very low in Saturated Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. It’s also a good source of Dietary Fiber and Vitamin B6, and a very good source of Vitamin A and Vitamin C.

Have you tried a mango lately? There’s lots to go around! Mix mango in your Mix It froyo, put fresh mango on your Top It froyo or blend it in your Smoothie.

Source: California Rare Fruit Growers
Source: FreshMangos.com
Source: Wikipedia

There’s maraschino, black, bing, and rainier to name a few but did you know there’s over 1000 types of cherries? However, they all generally fall into two categories, sweet or sour, which are available at your grocery store. The most popular type of sweet cherry is the Bing cherry which is sold fresh. Sour cherries are canned and used in pies, dried into fruit snacks and made into juice concentrate. Since cherries bruises easily, you need to handle them with care. When buying cherries, look for a bright color and supple exterior. The ones that are plump and firm will taste the best. If you are looking for good quality cherries, try to get the ones with their green stems attached.

Like most other fruits, cherries are fat-free, low in calories and sodium and high in potassium, Vitamin C and dietary fiber.

Have you tried dark sweet cherries in your Mix It froyo? Cherry-chocolate is the most popular choice. Try it today to take advantage of its nutritional benefits.

Source: NutritionData.com
Source: Life123
Source: Antioxidant Fruits