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 scalable ice cream products. The next breakout ice cream brand may already have a line out the door. It may be a restaurant known for a signature dessert. A bakery with a cult followi

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Local Boise, Idaho favorite, Fanci Freez®, wins the sofi™ Grand Honors Award for innovation in packaging for its’ debut CPG retail product offering, Strawberry Soft-Serve Milkshakes. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MEDIA CONTACT: Carolyn Dean Carolyn@PNCSpecialtyFoods.com www.pivotnorthconsulting.com Boise, IDAHO July 1, 2024 – Fanci Freez®, a beloved local restaurant brand with locations in Boise and Meridian, Idaho, has partnered with Pivot North Consulting / PNC Specialty Foods (Ari