Gigi Pesto

Overview:
Gigi’s Pesto is a fresh, small-batch pesto brand focused on clean ingredients and artisanal flavor. With a handcrafted aesthetic and bold flavor profile, the brand needed guidance to scale from early-stage production to premium retail placement.

Scope of Work:
We provided full-spectrum support to take Gigi’s Pesto from concept to shelves, ensuring quality and consistency every step of the way.
Pilot to Production: Supported the transition from initial pilot batches to a reliable, repeatable production process.
Kitchen Rental Coordination: Secured and managed licensed commercial kitchen space to support early-stage production runs under health department regulations.
Ingredient Sourcing: Assisted in sourcing premium, fresh ingredients that aligned with the brand’s quality standards and clean label promise.
Distribution & Retail Placement: Helped establish initial distribution relationships and successfully guided the brand into Erewhon Market, one of the most sought-after premium grocery chains in California.

Outcome:
Gigi’s Pesto successfully launched into the specialty foods space with a premium product that reflects quality, simplicity, and freshness. Now featured at Erewhon, the brand has laid the foundation for future growth, retail expansion, and increased production capacity.