Smoothies Gain National Attention for YoCream International, Inc., Company Announces Three Hot New Flavors
PORTLAND, Ore., Nov. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- YoCream International, Inc. (Nasdaq: YOCM) experienced 98 percent growth in their smoothie category for 1999, and today announced three hot new flavors in their dispenser line of smoothies: French vanilla, chocolate and mocha. The exciting smoothie category has brought the company national attention, with a focused investor presentation on CNBC's "The Edge," scheduled to air Tuesday, November 16, 1999, at 6:20 p.m. EST (3:20 p.m. PST).
"Our 1999 smoothie sales performance has been strong, and we expect significant growth in 2000," said John Hanna, chief executive officer of YoCream International. "Our new YoCream Dispenser Smoothie flavors answer growing consumer demand for quick and healthy beverage and meal replacements on the go. These smoothies are 100 percent natural, nonfat, and contain yogurt with beneficial live active cultures." French vanilla, chocolate, and mocha join the existing product line flavors of chai tea, java, berry banana, orange, mango, and tropical blend. "We anticipate our new flavors will be very popular in the breakfast market. They are leading the way for our entry in the convenience store channel," said Hanna. "Our dispenser smoothie line is a perfect fit for the convenience store because it is a complete product requiring no addition of water or mixing. This labor saving concept is unique to the industry."
"We're pleased that our double digit growth has caught the eye of CNBC's investment show 'The Edge'," Hanna noted. "The YoCream profile highlights our core business of frozen yogurt as well as our blender and dispenser smoothies. We believe our continued commitment to quality and innovative products has taken our company to the next level of growth," Hanna said.
For more information about YoCream International, Inc., its new flavors and other products, or where you can buy YoCream(R), call 800-YOCREAM (962-7326).
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SOURCE: YoCream International, Inc.
CONTACT: Terry Lusetti of YoCream International, Inc., 503-256-3754 |
