The history of frozen yogurt is a relatively short one, with its advent just three decades ago in 1970s New England. It’s hard to say with certainty just who can claim with authority to be the inventor of fro-yo, though pieces of the frozen dessert’s timeline can be patched together:  * People have been eating… read more »

It’s hard to argue the popularity of frozen yogurt in the U.S., the world’s leading consumer of the frozen dessert treat. But did the popularity originate here in the States and begin spreading outward, or was it the other way around? Did the recent up-surge in frozen yogurt consumption start in places across the oceans… read more »

Ever wonder about the “good bacteria” in yogurt or about the vitamins and minerals that make frozen yogurt so good for you? Here are a few facts about fro-yo to satisfy your curiosity:  * In one year, the U.S. produces close to 50 million gallons of frozen yogurt.    * In addition to cow’s milk,… read more »

You hear a lot about frozen yogurt being one of the healthiest dessert options around, but does it really live up to all the nutrition hype? What is it about frozen yogurt, exactly, that makes its nutritional value so great?  * Frozen yogurt is relatively low in fat and calories. Because it uses yogurt or… read more »