1979 Gold Coast Packing, Inc. founded as a western vegetable and strawberry Grower/Shipper 1989 Value-Added Division launched to meet rapidly growing needs of consumers 1991 Ready to use cilantro developed for food manufacturers. 4x1 lb. cilantro developed and is a staple in the Foodservice Industry to this day. Gold Coast Packing, Inc. becomes sole provider of value-added cilantro nationwide for Fortune 100 Restaurant company 1992 Broccoli and Cauliflower fresh-cut lines developed. Spinach "Triple Wash" and process line developed