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Mid-Atlantic
Formerly known as The Coastal Companies, FreshPoint Mid-Atlantic was founded in 1992 and acquired by Sysco in 2022. We offer a portfolio of products and services unmatched in the marketplace and in the industry. Our company operates 450,000 square feet of refrigerated space across two facilities and have in-house logistics capabilities that provide unparalleled reach from Maine to Florida.
About Us:
With over 2000 SKUs and over 4000 made to order items available, we are the leading Mid-Atlantic distributor of whole produce, dairy, specialty, and products. Our team offers a wide variety 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. With a niche for fill-in orders and product rework, we have established ourselves as a dependable and timely partner for large retail companies. We also supply prepared foods, including grab-and-go products, box lunch programs, and private label items for retail customers. Specializing in producing and crafting innovative food items.
facility
- 330,000 square foot state-of-the-art facility in Laurel, MD.
- 120,000 square-foot operations and product development facility in Jessup, MD.
- 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
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 Mid-Atlantic:
9001 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723
Coastal: (410) 799-8000
Lancaster: (800) 247-8125
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With unmatched fresh produce, knowledge and experience, FreshPoint provides today’s chefs with the ingredients to create tomorrow’s culinary success.
Over the last few decades, we have seen revolutionary changes in the produce industry—from refrigerated trucks and fresh-cut produce to submitting and processing orders online. With these innovations, our passion for produce and commitment to helping our customers succeed remains unchanged.
Sweet, juicy, and made for standout summer menus 🍑
Peaches bring natural sweetness, vibrant color, and a refreshing bite that elevates both savory and sweet dishes. Their versatility makes them an easy add across your menu—from starters to desserts and everything in between.
Try grilling them to pair with pork or chicken, layering into burrata or salad features for that sweet and tangy balance, or dicing them into fresh salsas for seafood. They’re also perfect for desserts, syrups, and seasonal cocktails that keep guests coming back.
Get in touch with your sales consultant today to start featuring peaches on your next menu. Available at FreshPoint Minnesota and other locations.
Peaches bring natural sweetness, vibrant color, and a refreshing bite that elevates both savory and sweet dishes. Their versatility makes them an easy add across your menu—from starters to desserts and everything in between.
Try grilling them to pair with pork or chicken, layering into burrata or salad features for that sweet and tangy balance, or dicing them into fresh salsas for seafood. They’re also perfect for desserts, syrups, and seasonal cocktails that keep guests coming back.
Get in touch with your sales consultant today to start featuring peaches on your next menu. Available at FreshPoint Minnesota and other locations.
Ron Costa is a third-generation farmer who took over the Costa Produce Farm in 2000. The Costa Produce Farm in St. Paul, but originated in Little Canada, Minnesota, in 1919.
They are currently supplying FreshPoint Minnesota with a beautiful array of sweet corn, bell peppers, Poblano peppers, Jalapeño peppers, Eggplant, green beans, tomatoes, kale, and cucumbers. Whether you’re building seasonal specials, refreshing staples, or creating chef-driven features, these ingredients help you deliver flavor, color, and freshness on every plate.
Ron Costa says, “’Fresh Matters' is our philosophy, and we grow our produce in a sustainable way with food safety a top priority. We strive to grow the best quality produce with care."
Did you know we have a whole website dedicated JUST to our local farmers? Click to read more about one of FreshPoint Minnesota’s local farms, Costa Produce Farm, and while you are there, pop in your zip code to see who our local farmers are near you.
https://local.freshpoint.com/location/costa-produce-farm
Costa Produce Farm & Greenhouse
They are currently supplying FreshPoint Minnesota with a beautiful array of sweet corn, bell peppers, Poblano peppers, Jalapeño peppers, Eggplant, green beans, tomatoes, kale, and cucumbers. Whether you’re building seasonal specials, refreshing staples, or creating chef-driven features, these ingredients help you deliver flavor, color, and freshness on every plate.
Ron Costa says, “’Fresh Matters' is our philosophy, and we grow our produce in a sustainable way with food safety a top priority. We strive to grow the best quality produce with care."
Did you know we have a whole website dedicated JUST to our local farmers? Click to read more about one of FreshPoint Minnesota’s local farms, Costa Produce Farm, and while you are there, pop in your zip code to see who our local farmers are near you.
https://local.freshpoint.com/location/costa-produce-farm
Costa Produce Farm & Greenhouse
Tart, vibrant, and ready to stand out on your menu—rhubarb is at its peak. 🌿✨
This seasonal favorite brings a bright, tangy edge that chefs can use to balance rich proteins and elevate both sweet and savory dishes. Its bold color and flavor make it a natural for eye-catching, spring-to-summer menu items.
Feature it with:
🍓 Classic strawberry-rhubarb desserts
🥩 Rhubarb compote with pork or duck
🐟 Rhubarb gastrique over seared seafood
🍸 Rhubarb syrups for cocktails + mocktails
Peak season, endless creativity. Give your guests something fresh, unexpected, and unforgettable. Why not add some rhubarb to your next order?
Available at FreshPoint Minnesota and other locations.
This seasonal favorite brings a bright, tangy edge that chefs can use to balance rich proteins and elevate both sweet and savory dishes. Its bold color and flavor make it a natural for eye-catching, spring-to-summer menu items.
Feature it with:
🍓 Classic strawberry-rhubarb desserts
🥩 Rhubarb compote with pork or duck
🐟 Rhubarb gastrique over seared seafood
🍸 Rhubarb syrups for cocktails + mocktails
Peak season, endless creativity. Give your guests something fresh, unexpected, and unforgettable. Why not add some rhubarb to your next order?
Available at FreshPoint Minnesota and other locations.
Everyone say HI 👋 to Ashley!
Ashley is a true team player who leverages her kitchen experience to empathize with our customers and deliver effective solutions. She is always willing to step in and support projects and tasks, regardless of whether they directly benefit her. Outside of work, Ashley volunteers her time to promote the culinary industry and support others. She values the team atmosphere at FreshPoint Minnesota and enjoys contributing to the hospitality industry in multiple ways.
Ultimately, Ashley embodies our Value of “Drive Together,” helping to lift and strengthen the entire FreshPoint Minnesota team. When we’re all in, we go all out for each other. Working shoulder to shoulder, we ensure our customers have the tools they need to succeed. When we achieve our shared goals we celebrate not as individuals, but as one.
Ashley, thank you for all you do for us every day, and for helping to make FreshPoint Minnesota a great place to be. Let’s all give her a wave hello! 👋 #peoplepassionproduce
Ashley is a true team player who leverages her kitchen experience to empathize with our customers and deliver effective solutions. She is always willing to step in and support projects and tasks, regardless of whether they directly benefit her. Outside of work, Ashley volunteers her time to promote the culinary industry and support others. She values the team atmosphere at FreshPoint Minnesota and enjoys contributing to the hospitality industry in multiple ways.
Ultimately, Ashley embodies our Value of “Drive Together,” helping to lift and strengthen the entire FreshPoint Minnesota team. When we’re all in, we go all out for each other. Working shoulder to shoulder, we ensure our customers have the tools they need to succeed. When we achieve our shared goals we celebrate not as individuals, but as one.
Ashley, thank you for all you do for us every day, and for helping to make FreshPoint Minnesota a great place to be. Let’s all give her a wave hello! 👋 #peoplepassionproduce
It's Wallpaper Wednesday...and we are talking about our cutting fresh solutions with FreshPoint FreshCuts®!
When you buy FreshCuts you get more than just zucchini noodles, you are getting freshly cut produce cut to order. How’s that for fresh?
Add a little color to your workspace with this vibrant desktop wallpaper. Click the link to download the wallpaper and then scan to see this month’s recipe idea of Spiral Zucchini & Basil Pesto Spaghetti.
This is another light, refreshing dish, and a great way to get more veggies into an otherwise, vegetable-absent dish. The addition of basil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese from European Imports add a boost of unctuous flavor to the zucchini and spaghetti, both of which are blank canvases for all sorts of culinary creativity. 🍝 Check it out here 🖥️ https://bit.ly/49bzFst
European Imports
When you buy FreshCuts you get more than just zucchini noodles, you are getting freshly cut produce cut to order. How’s that for fresh?
Add a little color to your workspace with this vibrant desktop wallpaper. Click the link to download the wallpaper and then scan to see this month’s recipe idea of Spiral Zucchini & Basil Pesto Spaghetti.
This is another light, refreshing dish, and a great way to get more veggies into an otherwise, vegetable-absent dish. The addition of basil, pine nuts, garlic, and cheese from European Imports add a boost of unctuous flavor to the zucchini and spaghetti, both of which are blank canvases for all sorts of culinary creativity. 🍝 Check it out here 🖥️ https://bit.ly/49bzFst
European Imports
Brent Barbee is a 6th-generation farmer and founder of Barbee Farms, established in 2008. Built on deep family roots, he continues a farming legacy passed down from his father, who primarily grew row crops.
Located just outside Charlotte, Barbee Farms is one of North Carolina’s few century farms—a rare example of a family farm that has remained strong as the city has grown around it.
Brent is passionate about quality and flavor, continually experimenting with crop varieties to deliver the best-tasting produce. They are currently supplying FreshPoint Charlotte with rainbow chard, sugar snap peas, and rhubarb.
From field to table, every harvest reflects a commitment to excellence and care in every crop grown.
Want to learn more? Click to read more about one of FreshPoint Charlotte’s local farms, Barbee Farms, and while you are there, pop in your zip code to see who our local farmers are near you.
https://local.freshpoint.com/location/barbee-farms/
#peoplepassionproduce Barbee Farms
Located just outside Charlotte, Barbee Farms is one of North Carolina’s few century farms—a rare example of a family farm that has remained strong as the city has grown around it.
Brent is passionate about quality and flavor, continually experimenting with crop varieties to deliver the best-tasting produce. They are currently supplying FreshPoint Charlotte with rainbow chard, sugar snap peas, and rhubarb.
From field to table, every harvest reflects a commitment to excellence and care in every crop grown.
Want to learn more? Click to read more about one of FreshPoint Charlotte’s local farms, Barbee Farms, and while you are there, pop in your zip code to see who our local farmers are near you.
https://local.freshpoint.com/location/barbee-farms/
#peoplepassionproduce Barbee Farms
