Coast Packing Company

Coast Packing Company, based in Vernon, California, is a family-owned business celebrating over 100 years of providing high-quality animal fats, including beef tallow and lard, primarily for culinary uses. Their products are used by chefs and food operators to enhance flavor, texture, and authenticity in cooking, especially in grilling, baking, and frying. Coast Packing emphasizes traditional fats as natural, minimally processed alternatives to vegetable oils, highlighting their heritage and sustainability. They offer products such as VIVA Lard, a traditional all-purpose lard with zero trans fats, and Gold Coast refined lard designed for baking and frying. Their Blue Engineered Shortening, derived from beef fat, is tailored for heavy-duty frying, recalling vintage flavors without artificial trans fats. The company is known for its innovation, including a beef tallow savings calculator and hosting recipe contests, and is recognized as a leading supplier in the Western U.S. Their website details their history, products, and industry insights, and they are actively involved in industry events and community initiatives. Contact information and further details are available on their website.