Ice cream is big business in the United States. According to the Washington, D.C.-based International Dairy Foods Association, it is an $11 billion industry that supports 26,000 direct jobs and generates $1.6 billion in direct wages.

Consumer awareness of the health benefits of probiotics continues to grow. And more consumers are abandoning probiotic supplements and looking for real food carriers.

Perry’s Ice Cream Co. Inc., Akron, N.Y., said it combined its probiotic-packed frozen yogurt with refreshing natural fruit and vegetable juices for a healthier take on its frozen treats.

Yasso Frozen Greek Yogurt, Quincy, Mass., debuted Snack Buddies - a line of 45- to 50-calorie frozen Greek yogurt bars.

Limited-edition Peeps-inspired desserts are available through the month at Menchie’s stores.

Kemps has created a new Frozen Yogurt Shop line of frozen yogurt in eye-catching transparent containers.

Homemade Brand launches a new tangy frozen yogurt line, focusing on the lighter side of frozen yogurt.

ProYo introduces ProYo high-protein, squeezable frozen yogurt tubes.

Greek-style frozen yogurt is a product that emulates the properties associated with the success of cultured Greek yogurt. Those properties involve primarily protein and acidity (tartness) levels higher than those of conventional yogurt.