16 Handles is expanding its new Artisan Collection to include three new hand-picked flavors: Peach, Blackberry, and Blood Orange Sorbetto. In addition, a trio of new, proprietary toppings will hit the toppings bar: Apple Cider Pound Cake, Crispy Crispix, and Goji Granola.
16 Handles Artisan Collection is an assortment of high-quality self-serve frozen yogurt flavors and toppings crafted by culinary chefs and experts. The three new Fro-Yo flavors launch in stores July 11, 2013. Flavor profiles include:
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Fresh Peach: Swirled with sweet peaches
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Blackberry: Fresh-picked blackberries blended with lemon zest
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Blood Orange Sorbetto: Bursting with citrus flavor from imported blood oranges
In addition, the new chef-created toppings include:
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Apple Cider Pound Cake: Bite-sized pieces of apple pound cake with hints of cinnamon and cider glaze
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Crispy Crispix: Crunch of Crispix cereal amped up with caramelized sugar
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Goji Granola: A mix of all natural granola with Chia, Goji Berries, and Pumpkin Seeds
“Summer is all about ripe fruit varietals, and we hand-picked these new flavors to complement the season,” says Solomon Choi, 16 Handles’ founder. “Crafted with fresh peaches, blackberries, and real blood oranges, our new flavors offer 'Farm to Fro-Yo' goodness that will delight our fans.”
16 Handles, which celebrates its fifth birthday next week on July 16, is a frozen yogurt and dessert brand that encourages guests to Flaunt Their Flavor. Whether guests want a better-for-you snack or a frozen dessert, 16 Handles offers something for everyone. Today the company has grown to 37 locations across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, and Florida and forecasts that 50 stores will be open by the end of 2013. Committed to sustainability, 16 Handles uses biodegradable packaging and spoons; each store plants 16 trees per day through a partnership with Trees for the Future.