Pivot North Consulting Group

10/07/2026

A great product can taste incredible and still not be ready for retail. That is one of the realities behind moving from restaurant to grocery.

Gail Kurpgeweit, founder and CEO of Pivot North Consulting Group and creator of Menu to Market®, has built the process around looking at the business behind the product, not only the recipe.

Before a brand starts chasing retail doors, there are some important questions to answer. Can the product be produced consistently at scale? Do the margins work? Does the packaging work for manufacturing, shipping, and the shelf - does it grab attention and immediately convey the brand story? How will the product reach retailers? And once it gets there, what will help consumers actually buy it?

Those questions may not be as exciting as designing the package or seeing the first production run, but they can make a big difference later.

Getting into retail starts long before a buyer says yes. Learn more by visiting our website at www.menutomarket.com

10/05/2026

Meet NüChurn. 🍨

Ancient flavors meet modern indulgence in this new premium ice cream brand inspired by ingredients and traditions from across the Middle East and beyond.
Think dates, fruits, warm spices, rich textures, and slow-churned ice cream crafted with a modern approach.

NüChurn brings heritage and innovation together in every scoop, creating flavors that feel both familiar and completely new.

We are excited to introduce NüChurn and share what is coming next.

Packaging design by Pivot North Consulting Group as part of our Menu to Market®system.

10/02/2026

Customers keep asking if they can buy your signature sauce, dessert, seasoning, or favorite menu item to take home.

That is worth paying attention to.

A popular restaurant item already has something many new food products spend years trying to build: people know it, order it, recommend it, and come back for it.

But turning that item into a retail product involves much more than putting the recipe into a package.

You have to think about cost, production, packaging, labeling, distribution, retail pricing, and whether the numbers still work when you start making it at scale.
That is where Menu to Market® comes in.

Pivot North Consulting Group helps restaurant brands look at the entire path from concept and product readiness to retail placement and support after the product reaches the shelf.

Your next growth opportunity might already be on your menu.

09/23/2026

09/17/2026

Not your average grab-and-go scone. 🥐

Seven Sisters Scones are baked fresh at home, so you get that warm, golden outside and soft, tender center straight from your oven or air fryer.

The Assorted 3-Pack gives you three favorites:
🫐 Blueberry
☕ Cinnamon Coffee Cake
🍊 Cranberry Orange

Bake what you want, when you want it. Breakfast just got a whole lot better.

🛒 Order the 3-Pack while supplies last:
https://buyicecreamfactory.com/products/seven-sisters-scones-assorted-3-pack-bundle?utm_source=copyToPasteBoard&utm_medium=product-links&utm_content=web

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.