Pivot North Consulting Group

08/21/2026

A great charcuterie board needs that perfect sweet bite.

Huckleberry’s Jam adds a rich, fruity contrast to creamy cheeses, savory cured meats, crisp crackers, and toasted bread, making every bite a little more interesting.

What makes it even more special? Huckleberries are picked fresh from the wild, bringing a distinctive berry flavor to the board that stands apart from the usual spreads.

Perfect for entertaining, holiday gatherings, and curated holiday gift sets.

Sometimes one jar is all it takes to complete the board.

08/20/2026

Your home bar just found its new favorite mixer. 🍾

Add a splash of Huckleberry’s Syrup to cocktails, mocktails, spritzes, and holiday drinks for a rich burst of berry flavor.

Made with huckleberries picked fresh from the wild, it is an easy way to turn a simple drink into something that feels a little more special.

Mix it for your holiday party or pair it with glasses and bar tools for a gift set made for happy hour.

Pour. Mix. Cheers. 🍷🫐🥂

08/13/2026

What is your top-selling menu item?

A sauce they want to take home. A dessert they come back for. A signature product that has become part of what your restaurant is known for.

That could be the beginning of something bigger.

At Pivot North Consulting Group, we help food and restaurant brands take proven menu favorites and explore what it takes to bring them to retail, from product development and packaging to manufacturing, distribution and go-to-market strategy.

Your best-selling recipe does not always have to stay behind the counter.
Sometimes, the next opportunity is on the shelf.

If you have a recipe or product you believe is ready for retail, send us a message. We would be happy to explore what the next step could look like.

07/30/2026

Your Bloody Mary Set Just Found Its Shelf Advantage.
Great products do more than taste good.

They earn repeat purchases.

Mullets Bloody Mary Mix is built on an award-winning Midwest recipe that has developed a loyal following through bold flavor, convenience, and authenticity.

Pair it with the signature Rim Salt for a natural cross-merchandising opportunity that increases basket size while creating a premium shopper experience.

Supported by retail marketing, merchandising, and consumer campaigns through PNC Brands Group.

Now that is a product built to move.

Interested in samples or pricing? Let us know.

07/28/2026

Some ingredients do more than complement a recipe. They become the reason you come back for another bite.

Our Huckleberry’s Jam brings bold, sweet-tart flavor that transforms everything from waffles and toast to cheesecake, ice cream, and charcuterie boards.

One spoonful, countless possibilities.

What would you pair it with first? 🫐✨

07/23/2026

What if your most popular menu item could become your next retail growth opportunity?

A signature dessert, bakery favorite, coffee flavor, or regional specialty may already have the customer loyalty and demand needed to succeed beyond its original location.

In this article, Gail Kurpgeweit explains how restaurants and established food brands can turn proven menu favorites into scalable retail ice cream products through the right commercialization, manufacturing, packaging, and retail strategy.

Read the full article: https://www.pivotnorthconsulting.com/post/restaurant-to-retail-ice-cream

Food manufacturing executive and CPG commercialization expert Gail Kurpgeweit explains why restaurants, bakeries, coffee companies, confectioners, and established consumer brands may be uniquely positioned to win in frozen retail, and how Ice Cream Factory helps turn existing brand loyalty into scal...

07/20/2026

What gets a product on the shelf is not always what keeps it there.

Winning shelf space is only the first milestone.

The products that stay on the shelf typically have a few things in common:

✅ They solve a real shopper need.
✅ They have a clear point of difference.
✅ They generate repeat purchases.
✅ They are supported with merchandising and marketing.
✅ They are backed by a reliable supply chain.

Retail buyers are not just selecting products. They are building categories that perform.

At PNC Brands Group, we believe long-term retail success comes from combining great products with great ex*****on.

➡Question: What do you think keeps shoppers coming back to a product after the first purchase?

07/06/2026

Big things are coming to Lebanon, Missouri.

PNC Brands Group is excited to share the development of a new 198,000-square-foot frozen and cold storage facility through Ice Cream Factory.

This new facility is designed to support frozen food manufacturers, distributors, importers, foodservice suppliers, retail brands, and growing CPG companies that need reliable Central U.S. cold storage, warehouse support, 3PL services, and distribution solutions.

The facility will include:

• 29,000 pallet positions
• Three temperature zones
• Inventory management and 3PL support
• Warehouse handling and distribution services
• Rail spur access
• Co-manufacturing support for ice cream products and inclusions through Ice Cream Factory

The design and permitting phases have been completed, and the team is preparing to break ground in July 2026.

PNC Brands Group is now speaking with select companies interested in reserving capacity before opening.

View the introductory deck here:
https://www.canva.com/design/DAHEZlwf-as/isOCvgIusaI_95pKJpNSrQ/view?utm_content=DAHEZlwf-as&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=hfb124879f7 #1

For available capacity and early commitment options, contact:

Kelly Morrison
Director of Client Partnerships
573-398-4304

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from everyone at PNC Brands Group! 🇺🇸

Today, we celebrate the freedom to build, create, and serve the communities that support us every day.

Whether you are gathering around the grill, enjoying frozen treats, or spending time with loved ones, we hope your Independence Day is safe, joyful, and full of great memories.

Again, Happy Fourth of July! ❤️🤍💙