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.
March 21, 2016
Study Examines Perceptions Around Harmful – And Banned – Artificial Trans Fats vs. Neutral/Healthful Naturally Occurring Trans Fats; Awareness Gaps Remain
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March 10, 2016
Ahead of Easter brunches and dinners this March 27, Coast is offering a trio of recipes to make any table. "Easter is a time for traditional dishes and family get-togethers, with the kitchen as the center of the celebration," said Eric R. Gustafson, CEO of the 93-year-old company.
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February 19, 2016
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Scholarship Foundation has announced the availability of its 2016-2017 undergraduate scholarship applications.
High-performing college sophomores, juniors and seniors attending accredited four-year colleges or universities who are enrolled in an approved animal, meat or food science degree or culinary arts program are encouraged to apply.
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February 19, 2016
The North American Meat Institute (NAMI) Scholarship Foundation has announced the availability of its 2016-2017 undergraduate scholarship applications.
High-performing college sophomores, juniors and seniors attending accredited four-year colleges or universities who are enrolled in an approved animal, meat or food science degree or culinary arts program are encouraged to apply.
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February 4, 2016
In the wake of the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Coast Packing Company, a leading supplier of animal fat shortenings throughout the Western U.S., says the new federal recommendations don’t provide guidance enough.
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January 12, 2016
If, as Ted Kooser, former poet laureate of the United States, has said, "Valentine's Day is the poet's holiday," it's also a day for all things delicious, especially if they're made with love, lard and/or beef tallow – so advises Coast Packing Company, a leading supplier of animal fat shortenings throughout the Western U.S.
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December 27, 2015
Millennials are more comfortable with animal fats in their diet than older consumers are, according to research firm Ipsos, spurring restaurants to return to using tallow and lard. “Trans fats are out, and minimally processed animal fats — in the form of lard, derived from pork, and beef tallow — are decidedly making a comeback,” said Coast Packing CEO Eric Gustafson.
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December 21, 2015
Millennials are more comfortable with animal fats in their diet than older consumers are, according to research firm Ipsos, spurring restaurants to return to using tallow and lard. "Trans fats are out, and minimally processed animal fats -- in the form of lard, derived from pork, and beef tallow -- are decidedly making a comeback," said Coast Packing CEO Eric Gustafson.
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December 17, 2015
You think you’ve got marketing challenges? Think what it’s been like for Coast Packing, a top supplier of lard and beef tallow, two products dietitians scorn as cholesterol producers of the first order. Coast’s new survey finds that these animal fats are making a comeback, particularly among Millennials. No wonder a handful of restaurants have already figured out how to profit from this emerging microtrend.
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December 16, 2015
Coast Packing Company – the largest producer of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S. and home of popular VIVA® brand lard – will be out in force during Para Los Niños’ Felices Fiestas 2015, set for Saturday, Dec. 19 from noon to 3:30 p.m. at Para Los Niños Middle School, 835 Stanford Ave., in Los Angeles.
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