Coast Packing Company is a leading provider of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S. and a thought leader on how animal fats contribute to the American diet.
April 8, 2019
Rivenbark qualified No. 1 and continued to set the pace for the Pro Boost field through eliminations, recording low ET of the first two rounds with a 3.661 over Chuck Ulsch and a 3.678 over Marc Caruso. He eased off the throttle in the semifinals after opponent Eric Gustafson went red, slowing to a 4.837 and giving up lane choice to D’Aprile.
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April 5, 2019
Relentless rain showers forced Professional Drag Racers Ass’n race officials to cancel Friday qualifying for the PDRA East Coast Nationals presented by FuelTech at GALOT Motorsports Park.
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April 3, 2019
To mark the opening round of the PDRA season, Coast Packing, the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S., has compiled a special online gastronomic #FatMap919, showcasing local spots where fans can “Taste the Difference” that lard and beef tallow make in popular dishes. Check it out here!
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March 28, 2019
Coast Packing Company used their knowledge of sanitary design and commitment to quality to influence the design of the foodgrade wash building at LA Wash Rack, and it shows. The 12,000 square foot building is constructed of poured-in-place concrete and nearly everything inside of the building is stainless steel, including all plumbing, electrical conduit, fasteners, catwalks, tank cleaning equipment, and even the door jambs.
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March 21, 2019
Under the auspices of the Healthy Fats Coalition and coinciding with the arrival of spring, March 21 marks the second annual #NationalHealthyFatsDay, a celebration of traditional healthy animal fats — pure lard, beef tallow, duck fat, goose fat and the like — that are enjoying a resurgence within America’s food culture, in restaurants, fast food operations and home kitchens.
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March 21, 2019
National Healthy Fats Day is the brainchild of the HFC, a group of like-minded organizations, companies and individuals that have developed a new educational initiative dedicated to the proposition that healthy fats aren’t merely having a moment – they’re here to stay, as an essential part of the American diet. Its mission is simple: affirm that animal fats deserve a central place in the American diet and in the popular imagination. National Healthy Fats Day is of one of three “healthy fat awareness” spots on the calendar, as designated by the HFC.
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March 14, 2019
National Pi Day is upon us, and for those who see “pi” but think “pie” – as so many do -- lard remains the go-to ingredient for pie crusts, especially at those establishments showcased on a special Coast Packing Company online gastronomic #FatMap prepared for the occasion. Check it out here...
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March 5, 2019
SXSW starts soon and to mark the occasion, we are offering up a special online gastronomic #FatMap prepared expressly for the Austin event! In our latest installment of “Taste the Difference,” we are winding up our #FatMap tour of the Lone Star state, following up recent stops in Houston, Dallas and San Antonio. While the 20 Austin eateries run the gamut of culinary styles, all include dishes prepared with lard and/or beef tallow.
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February 25, 2019
Last year, Coast Packing Co.’s CEO Eric Gustafson and Indiana’s Jeff Rudolf joined the NMCA VP Racing Fuels Xtreme Pro Mod ranks, and Race Pages Digital decided to find out just what it took to get there, and how the experience compared to their previous efforts on track. Check it out!
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February 20, 2019
Eric R. Gustafson is CEO of Coast Packing Company, the number one supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western United States. Gustafson is the fourth generation in his family to own and operate Coast Packing.
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