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Yahoo
14-07-2025
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Coast Packing Launches 8th Annual #BeefTallowFrenchFries Contest with Bigger Prizes and an Extra Crispy Celebration of Tallow-Cooked Fries
VERNON, Calif., July 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- In honor of National French Fries Day and Beef Tallow Day, Coast Packing Company, the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S., is turning up the heat with its 8th Annual #BeefTallowFrenchFries Contest, a sizzling summer celebration of crispy, golden fries made with natural beef tallow. This year's contest kicked off on #NationalBeefTallowDay, Sunday, July 13 and runs through Thursday, July 31, giving both home cooks and restaurant-goers more time to enter and win. Whether you are hand-cutting russets in your backyard or snapping pics of your go-to tallow-fried fries from your favorite restaurant, all it takes is one great photo and a love of real, flavorful fries. Beef Tallow Day, an initiative of the Healthy Fats Coalition, celebrates pure beef tallow shortening, a traditional fat gaining popularity in American cuisine. Known for its flavor and health benefits, beef tallow is an excellent choice for preparing French fries, and Coast is excited to share posts featuring fries made with this delicious fat. To enter, follow @CoastPackingCo on Instagram or X, post a photo of your tallow-fry masterpiece—either homemade or from your favorite local restaurant—and tag it with #BeefTallowFrenchFries. Winners will be announced on or around Wednesday, August 13 on Coast's website and social media channels. Four winners will take home prizes worth the sizzle: 1st Prize – Ultimate Backyard Fry Setup ($737 value)Includes a Propane Deep Fryer, 5-gallon Coast beef tallow, BBQ tongs, digital thermometer, apron, and gourmet fry seasoning set. 2nd Prize – A Year of Fries ($600 value)A full year of fries with a gift card to a tallow-fry-serving restaurant of their choice. 3rd Prize – Fry Master Kit ($500 value)Features an All-Clad Deep Fryer, Weston French Fry Cutter, beef tallow, and apron. 4th Prize – Deep Fryer Cookie Gift Basket ($120 value)A sweet and savory treat basket from The Cookie Joint, packed in a reusable fryer basket. "This contest is one of our favorite ways to celebrate the flavor and unmatched performance of beef tallow," said Greg Hozinsky, Corporate Chef at Coast Packing. "Each year, the entries become increasingly clever and enticing. With the growing popularity of beef tallow, this year's Beef Tallow French Fries Contest is right on trend. We can't wait to see how tallow fans level up in 2025 compared to previous years." For more information or to enter, visit: No purchase necessary. Contest open to legal residents of the USA, 13+. Entries accepted from July 13 until July 31, 2025. Winners announced on social media and on website on or around August 13, 2025. ABOUT COAST PACKING COMPANY Coast Packing Company, founded in 1922, is the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western United States and a trusted name in the food industry. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Coast Packing Company offers products that enhance flavor, texture, and authenticity in commercial and home cooking. With a focus on sustainability and promoting healthier food options, Coast Packing Company remains dedicated to blending traditional values with a modern approach. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Coast Packing Company Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
05-06-2025
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With Beef Tallow in the Spotlight, Coast Packing's TasteMap™ Shows Diners Where to "Taste the Difference" Nationwide
From Los Angeles to Dallas to St. Louis and New York, Coast's Interactive Map Guides Food Lovers to the Ultimate in Flavor VERNON, Calif., June 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As beef tallow continues to gain popularity among chefs, food influencers, and health-conscious consumers alike, Coast Packing Company—the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western U.S.—invites diners to explore its growing TasteMap™, a national treasure trove of flavor. The TasteMap™ ( is an interactive destination guide to restaurants, markets, butchers, and eateries across the country that proudly cook with traditional animal fats like beef tallow and lard. Whether you're craving perfectly crispy French fries, golden-fried chicken, or a pie crust that flake dreams are made of, the TasteMap shows you where to go. Notably, the number of establishments on the map using beef tallow has increased significantly, from 360 locations in 2020 to 868 locations today, marking a 141% rise. This trend reflects a clear shift towards traditional, flavor-driven cooking methods. "Consumers are realizing that not all fats are created equal," said Greg Hozinsky, Corporate Chef of Coast Packing Company. "Unlike industrial seed oils, which are heavily processed and often chemically extracted, beef tallow is natural, stable at high heat, and loaded with flavor. It delivers unmatched crispness and texture in fried foods. Coast Packing's TasteMap helps consumers find fries, pies, restaurants, butchers, and markets nationwide that cook with or sell traditional animal fats like beef tallow and lard." Here are just a few standout TasteMap™ restaurants offering crave-worthy beef tallow and lard-based dishes: Heavy Handed – Los Angeles, CAHeavy Handed is all about crafting the perfect burger. They use high-quality ground short rib beef for its ideal flavor and marbling. Their dedication also extends to their fries, which are fried in beef tallow to achieve a golden, crispy texture, and best enjoyed by the handful alongside their signature Heavy Sauce. Manhattan Project Beer Co. – Dallas, TXThis innovative brewery and taproom offers more than just craft beers. Their Thai Fried Chicken is a standout, featuring chicken dredged in a gluten-free flour mix and fried in beef tallow, resulting in a crispy skin infused with flavors of coriander, cilantro, and garlic. Little Pie Company – New York, NY Located in the heart of Manhattan, Little Pie Company has been serving handcrafted pies since 1985. Their signature Sour Cream Apple Walnut Pie stands out, with a tender lard crust that benefits from traditional baking fats, delivering a nostalgic taste of home. Diners can filter TasteMap by location, dish type, or even holiday—whether tamales at Christmas or pies on Pi Day. Each pin includes links, menu highlights, and contact information, making it easier than ever to plan your next food adventure. And if your favorite local spot isn't listed? Coast encourages everyone to submit a recommendation directly through the site. A full list and interactive map is available at ABOUT COAST PACKING COMPANY Coast Packing Company, founded in 1922, is the leading supplier of animal fat shortenings in the Western United States and a trusted name in the food industry. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Coast Packing Company offers products that enhance flavor, texture, and authenticity in commercial and home cooking. With a focus on sustainability and promoting healthier food options, Coast Packing Company remains dedicated to blending traditional values with a modern approach. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Coast Packing Company
Yahoo
06-02-2025
- Business
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Coast Packing to open new packaging facility and refinery in Texas
US-based Coast Packing Company has broken ground on a packaging facility and an edible fats and oils refinery. Located in Amarillo, Texas, the building, covering 36,000ft², will accommodate packaging operations, a warehouse, and office space. It will be constructed using tilt-up concrete walls to meet safety and sanitary standards. Coast Packing stated that this building will be a four-level steel structure and will reach 80ft in height. It added that the boiler house will be built from CMU Block while the tank farm will include 12-30ft-tall carbon steel tanks for storing raw materials, which will be delivered via a new rail siding. Food Tech, an American company specialising in food and beverage facility construction, has partnered with Coast Packing for the design and build of the facility. Scheduled to open in June 2026, the facility is expected to create 30 new jobs initially, with the potential to double this workforce in the future. City of Amarillo mayor Cole Stanley said: 'Coast's new facility will create new opportunities for our workforce, contribute to economic growth and further solidify Amarillo's reputation as a prime location for business expansion. 'We are thrilled to welcome Coast Packing Company to Amarillo. Their commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability aligns perfectly with the values of our community.' Coast Packing said the new facility will incorporate advanced technology for efficient and green practices. Coast Packing Company CEO Eric Gustafson said: 'This ground-breaking marks not just the start of construction, but the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Coast Packing Company and the Amarillo community. 'For over a century, Coast has been committed to quality, innovation, and tradition in the food industry.' "Coast Packing to open new packaging facility and refinery in Texas" was originally created and published by Packaging Gateway, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
