Frozen Yogurt Day

Frozen yogurt. Ken Jansen / wikimedia / 2008 / CC BY 3.0

The 6th of February is Frozen Yogurt Day.

Frozen yogurt (aka yoghurt) started off as a healthy-sounding idea, but soon became known for being laden with sugar and fat, belying the healthy implications of “yogurt“. Now, though, you can get “specialty” ones which actually aim to be true to the promise of their name, coming in low-fat, no-fat, no added sugar and active culture variations.

The frozen yogurt can be soft enough to serve soft-serve in swirls on cones, or hard enough to be hand scooped.

On this day, some places may give it out free, either to the first so many customers, or in small servings.

Promotions have been offered particularly by larger chains such as The Country’s Best Yogurt (TCBY) and Yogurtland.

“TCBY guests can join the celebration and receive a complementary six ounce cup at participating locations….. ‘We’ve been building a legacy of delicious, healthy frozen desserts for more than 30 years and we believe National Frozen Yogurt Day is the perfect time to honor our loyal fans with a sweet deal,’ said Dustin Lyman, Chief Executive Officer of TCBY. ‘We’re excited to provide free frozen yogurt to our guests all day and can’t wait to celebrate with our friends and family nationwide.’… ^[1]TCBY Gives Away Free Frozen Yogurt In Celebration Of National Frozen Yogurt Day. January 30, 2018 Canadian Franchise Association Industry News

You could even try making your own today.

#FrozenYogurtDay

See also: Yoghurt, Ice Cream Day, Ice Cream Freezer Patent Day, Chocolate Ice Cream Day, Creative Ice Cream Flavours Day, Frozen Yogurt Day, Ice Cream Soda Day, Hot Fudge Sundae Day, Peach Ice Cream Day, Soft Ice Cream Day, Strawberry Ice Cream Day, Vanilla Ice Cream Day

External resources: Enjoying Homemade Ice Cream without the Risk of Salmonella Infection (FDA)

History

In 1994, on the 5th of June, Frozen Yogurt Day was cited as being on that day by two separate newspapers in two separate states: ^[2]Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph. Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Of America. Sunday, June 5, 1994. Page A 2 and Aiken Standard. Aiken, South Carolina, United States Of America. Sunday, June 5, 1994. Page 1 D

“Frozen Yogurt Day (today).”

In 2001, it was cited in an Iowa newspaper as being in June as well.

“My kids and husband won’t have any trouble indulging June 4 for Doughnut Day. This day is also National Frozen Yogurt Day, something my tastebuds prefer over doughnuts. Let the day be warm enough to enjoy this cool and… (ahem) healthier treat. ” ^[3]Mary Ann Menendez. “Providing Food for Thought” column. Estherville Daily News. Thursday, May 31, 2001, Estherville, Iowa, United States Of America. Page 4.

In 2003, it has moved to July, according to a Missouri newspaper:

“The first day of July marks National Financial Freedom Day, National Frozen Yogurt Day, National Postal Workers Day, and others.” ^[4]Robert B. Thomas. “By any other name, a cold is still a cold.” Independence Examiner. Monday, June 30, 2003, Independence, Missouri, United States Of America. Page 9A.

In 2004, the Jacksonville Daily News casually mentioned it was on February the sixth. ^[5]Jacksonville Daily News. Thursday, February 5, 2004, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States Of America. Page 10 A.

Jacksonville Daily News. Thursday, February 5, 2004, Jacksonville, North Carolina, United States Of America. Page 10 A

From then on, the day seems to have stayed in February. No one seems to have noticed the day shifts, or given any reason for them.

Extensive mention of a National Frozen Yogurt Day doesn’t really begin until 2013, with companies such as Yotopia and Yogurtland in Santa Ana, California doing give-aways. ^[6]Marla Jo Fisher. The Deals Diva. Santa Ana Orange County Register. Sunday, February 3, 2013, Santa Ana, California, United States Of America. Page Local 4.

Community Page. Cedar Rapids Gazette. Tuesday, February 5, 2013, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States Of America. Page 6 A

On the 6th of February 2013, a local athlete addressing a small crowd in Burlington, North Carolina said she presumed they were actually all gathered there to celebrate National Frozen Yogurt Day:

“But, standing in front of family and her soccer teammates, Middleton addressed the crowd for what the celebration was about: National Frozen Yogurt Day, Middleton told the crowd, breaking the ice and in turn opening with humor on the day she signed with the University of Miami for a soccer scholarship. “It is weird having them come anyway, because literally guys. I’m signing a piece of paper,” a modest Middleton said. “ I’m signing a piece of paper. But, I just decided I’d start with that because I like yogurt too.” ^[7]O’Neill, Conor. W. Alamance’s Middleton achieves secret goal. Burlington, North Carolina: Burlington Times News. 7 February 2013. Section B, Page 1, col. 4.

See also: Yogurt

Sources

San Juan, Diana. Yogurtland Offers Free Goodies for International Frozen Yogurt Day. San Francisco, CA: NBC. 6 February 2018. Accessed July 2019 at https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/Yogurtland-Offers-Free-Goodies-for-International-Frozen-Yogurt-Day-472978273.html

TCBY Gives Away Free Frozen Yogurt In Celebration Of National Frozen Yogurt Day. Etobicoke, Ontario: Canadian Franchise Association Industry News. 30 January 2018. Accessed July 2019 at https://franchisecanada.cfa.ca/tcby-gives-away-free-frozen-yogurt-in-celebration-of-national-frozen-yogurt-day/