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Mid-Atlantic

FreshPoint Mid-Atlantic was founded in 1992 and acquired by Sysco in 2022formerly known as The Coastal Companies. – We offer a portfolio of products and services unmatched in the marketplace and in the industry. Our company operates 550,000 square feet of refrigerated space across two facilities and have in-house logistics capabilities that provide unparalleled reach from Maine to Florida.

About Us: 

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.
  • 220,000 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.

Distribution Map

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Customer Base

Healthcare
Export & Wholesale
Foodservice
Education
Travel & Leisure

FreshPoint Mid-Atlantic:

9001 Whiskey Bottom Road
Laurel, MD 20723

Coastal: (410) 799-8000
Lancaster: (800) 247-8125

FreshPoint Mid-Atlantic Value Added:

7591 Montevideo Rd.
Jessup, MD 20794

Sales: (410) 799-4444

Social Corner

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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.
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FreshPoint1 day ago
Did you know each head of romaine, including romaine hearts, is hand packed in the field? Our QA team is in the fields inspecting what makes the cut, and not everything does. 🥗

This time of year, things can change rapidly during the carefully orchestrated event known as The Annual Field Transition. Spring weather can be erratic as warm and cool temps vacillate and the season changes. Our QA team is in the field inspecting what makes the cut, and importantly, keeping us all in the loop via the FreshPress.

Click the link for our quick video 🎥
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QA in the Field: Romaine Lettuce
Did you know each head of romaine, including romaine hearts, is hand packed in the field? Our QA team is in the fields inspecting what makes the cut, and not...
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FreshPoint3 days ago
It’s ‪FreshPress Friday‬!

"The FreshPress" is a market report we publish every Friday to help you stay informed. This resource is a quick read that covers a variety of items from the field to your plate.

Click to read this week's report, and stay in touch with your sales consultant for solutions to your needs. #freshpressfriday #peoplepassionproduce #ourfirstnameisfresh

📰 https://www.freshpoint.com/produce-essentials/freshpress-weekly-market-report/
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FreshPoint5 days ago
It's Wallpaper Wednesday...and this month we are talking about peppers!

Food anthropologists believe that the cultivation of chile peppers began in Central Mexico around 6,000 months ago, making it one of the oldest domesticated crops still in production.

Add a little color to your desktop workspace with this colorful desktop wallpaper. ⁠Click the link to download. 🖥️ #peoplepassionproduce #‎ourfirstnameisfresh https://bit.ly/2025-peppers
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FreshPoint1 week ago
Your on-the-go foodservice customers count on fresh, delicious and convenient options that taste great every time. But sometimes labor, packaging, ingredient availability or volume (large or small) can make it a challenge to serve customers consistently.

Made to order and hand-assembled from fresh ingredients, each Created Fresh! item is consistent to ensure that your repeat customers are always having the same great eating experience every time they purchase.

Our Created Fresh! grab-and-go line can fuel your customers from sunup to sundown...and have them returning day after day.

Contact your sales consultant today about our Created Fresh! line of grab-and-go offerings, now available in our Central Florida location as well as all of our East Coast companies. #peoplepassionproduce #ourfirstnameisfresh
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FreshPoint1 week ago
It’s ‪FreshPress Friday‬!

"The FreshPress" is a market report we publish every Friday to help you stay informed. This resource is a quick read that covers a variety of items from the field to your plate.

Click to read this week's report, and stay in touch with your sales consultant for solutions to your needs. #freshpressfriday #peoplepassionproduce #ourfirstnameisfresh

📰 https://www.freshpoint.com/produce-essentials/freshpress-weekly-market-report/
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FreshPoint2 weeks ago
Spring is here! ☀️ 🌱

#peoplepassionproduce #springveggies
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