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Founded in 1992, The Coastal Companies and its subsidiaries – Coastal Sunbelt Produce, East Coast Fresh, and Lancaster Foods – offer a portfolio of products and services unmatched in the marketplace and in the industry. The company operates 650,000 square feet of refrigerated space across four facilities and has in-house logistics capabilities that provide unparalleled reach from Maine to Florida. With an unwavering commitment to food, people, and relationships, The Coastal Companies has become an industry leader.
About Our Subsidiaries:
Coastal Sunbelt Produce is the leading Mid-Atlantic distributor of whole produce, dairy, specialty, and products from our sister companies East Coast Fresh and Lancaster Foods.
East Coast Fresh is a leading regional processor of fresh-cut and value-added products, manufacturing items such as pre-cut fruits and vegetables, salsas, meal preparation solutions and grab-and-go items.
Lancaster Foods is a wholesale supplier of produce and fresh-cut products to retail distribution centers and store locations. With a niche for fill-in orders and product rework, Lancaster has established themselves as a dependable and timely partner for several large retail companies.
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facility
- 330,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Laurel, MD.
- 123,000 square-foot cross dock facility in Richmond, VA.
- 220,000 square-foot operations and product development facility in Jessup, MD.
- Three produce-ripening rooms to ensure peak flavor, and import and repacking areas for fresh herbs and other commodities.
- 40 ft high refrigerated distribution center with deep docks and 50 doors.
- High-tech production floor, complete with cutting-edge processing and manufacturing equipment.
- Fleet of over 250 refrigerated box trucks, tractor trailers, and vans.
- FreshCuts, Grab and Go, Organic, and Tomato Value Add options available
- Online ordering through coastalsunbelt.com or Coastal Sunbelt mobile app (Apple | Google).
food safety
- A team of 20 full-time food safety techs including food scientists, and SQF practitioners, and a full training program for all QA crew members.
- SQF Level 3 Certified, maintaining an Excellent
- Star-K Kosher Certified.
- Fully-documented HACCP and recall program FDA/USDA compliant.
- Comprehensive food defense program.
- Compliant with all applicable regulations under the FDA’s Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA).
- Implemented a structured approach to GMPs and an extensive food safety plan.
- Maintain traceability on all products and perform mock recalls twice a year to ensure the integrity of our recall program.
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FreshPoint Coastal Sunbelt:
9001 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
General: (410) 999-0870
Sales: (410) 799-8000
East Coast Fresh:
9001 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
Sales: (410) 799-9900
FreshPoint Lancaster:
7700 Conowingo Ave
Jessup, MD 20794
Sales: (800) 247-8125
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OUR LEADERSHIP TEAM
Chuck Gannon
Region President – The Coastal Companies
Chris Spencer
Region Vice President of Sales – The Coastal Companies
Olga Niederstadt
Human Resources Business Partner – The Coastal Companies
John Gates
President – Lancaster Foods
Warren Chambers
Vice President of Business Operations – East Coast Fresh
Sean Fox
Vice President of Purchasing – Coastal Sunbelt Produce