Coast Blog

Survey: Natural Fats Healthier than Processed Foods

August 26, 2020

In an era where faux hamburgers “bleed” and meat substitutes are among the hottest “commodities” in the food business, nearly two-thirds of Americans believe “natural” is healthier than “processed” and that plant-based diets clearly belong within the “highly processed” camp.

In First Coast Packing/Healthy Fats Coalition Ipsos Survey, Big Majority Say Natural Fats Healthier than Processed Foods, Agree Plant-Based Meat is ‘Highly Processed’

August 26, 2020

In an era where faux hamburgers “bleed” and meat substitutes are among the hottest “commodities” in the food business, nearly two-thirds of Americans believe “natural” is healthier than “processed” and that plant-based diets clearly belong within the “highly processed” camp. So say respondents in our first-ever Coast Packing Company/Healthy Fats Coalition (HFC) Animal Fats Study.

West of Motor City, Coast Packing Poised for NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals Aug. 26-30; Feeding Need for Speed, #FatMap269 Flags Lard/Tallow Take-Out & Delivery Spots

August 24, 2020

The dog days of summer may be here, but humidity won’t sap the energy at the Arrington Performance NMRA/NMCA All-American Nationals presented by Force Engineering at Michigan’s US 131 Motorsports Park Aug. 26-30, as Coast Packing Company’s CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson and his ’69 Noonan Hemi ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro waves the banner of “Takeout or Delivery” #FatMap269.

Haiku Does the Trick as ‘OC Food Diva’ Chelsea Madren Takes ‘Home Chef’ Prize in Coast Packing’s ‘Tweet-to-Win’ Contest; In ‘Diner’ Category, Maine Beef Tallow Fan Lucy Knelsen Gives Shout-out to Al’s French Frys in Vermont

August 12, 2020

In a testament to the inspirational powers of beef tallow French Fries, two tallow aficionados on opposite ends of the country have taken top honors in Coast Packing Company’s Third Annual “Tweet-to-Win” Contest, a celebration tied to the July 13 observance of #NationalBeefTallowDay (and, of course, #NationalFrenchFryDay).

Touchdowns in Mid-Summer? Coast Packing Lines Up for Nitto Tire NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl, Meets Door-Slammers In St. Louis – With #FatMap618’s Lard/Tallow Take-Out Spots

July 28, 2020

As this unprecedented summer rolls on, the NMRA/NMCA Super Bowl of Street Legal Drag Racing powers to the Mississippi for the World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway in Madison, Illinois. For the occasion, Coast has whipped up its foodie fatmap of local spots all around St. Louis where fans can “Taste the Difference” that lard and beef tallow make in popular dishes – dishes available by delivery or on a take-out basis.

As Petersburg, Virginia Hosts PDRA Mid-Atlantic Showdown On July 23-25, Coast Packing Heats Up the Strip — and Redraws #FatMap804 With Lard and Beef Tallow Spots That Deliver

July 20, 2020

Hitting the strip in Petersburg in the Pro Boost class, Coast Packing Company CEO Eric R. “Goose” Gustafson will drive his ’69 ProCharger Pro Mod Camaro at PDRA Pro Line Racing Mid-Atlantic Showdown, presented by Line-X on July 23-25, at Virginia Motorsports Park. Located 25 miles due south of Richmond, Petersburg is among the good-eating gems of Dinwiddie County.

Keeping Alive the Spirit of #NationalBeefTallowDay, Coast Packing Company Unveils Bigger, Better, Tastier Nationwide Ultimate #TallowFriesFatMap

July 16, 2020

Like ketchup or mayo (or something else) on your beef tallow French fries? Whatever your preference, you can now wrap your taste buds around an updated version of our Ultimate #TallowFriesFatMap. This version showcases tallow fries on offer in more than 360 locations in 229 cities across 45 states, up from 200 establishments in 41 states last year.

Coast Packing: Lard is Packed with Vitamin D

June 29, 2020

If you’re like most people in the industry, you love lard for the flavor it imparts to popular dishes. It’s the difference-maker in refried beans, tortillas, tamales, carnitas and scads of other offerings that make Mexican food so special. You probably don’t reach for the lard because it’s a healthy alternative to other ingredients – but perhaps you should. Turns out that lard is surprisingly nutrient-rich. Packed with Vitamins D and B, it’s a potential immunity booster.

It’s Not All Business in Commerce: As NMCA’s All-Star Nationals Prepares to Smoke Atlanta Dragway, Coast Packing Serves Up ‘Take-out or Delivery’ #FatMap762 (and Screaming Camaro)

June 24, 2020

Known as “Georgia’s House of Speed,” Atlanta Dragway is cheek-by-jowl with some of the area’s best purveyors of traditional Southern fare. For the occasion, Coast has whipped up its special online gastronomic #FatMap762, showcasing local spots where fans can “Taste the Difference” that lard and beef tallow make in popular dishes – dishes available by delivery or on a take-out basis. The 36 locations across 25 cities on #FatMap762 all feature dishes prepared with lard and/or beef tallow.

As PDRA’s ‘Carolina Showdown’ Rolls into Darlington, S.C., Coast Packing Fires Up Its Blazing Camaro – and Serves Up ‘Take-out or Delivery’ #FatMap843

June 8, 2020

To mark the PDRA Carolina Showdown, we've updated our special online gastronomic #FatMap843, showcasing local spots where fans can “Taste the Difference” that natural cooking fats make in popular dishes – dishes now available exclusively by delivery or on a take-out basis. The 50 locations across 18 cities on #FatMap834 all feature dishes prepared with lard and/or beef tallow. Check them all out here.