Coastline Family Farms Inc.

📢 Join COASTLINE FAMILY FARMS at the 2025 SEPC SHOW in Orlando! 🌱 We're excited to invite you to visit our booth at the Southern Exposure Produce Conference in Orlando! We’ll be showcasing our freshest, high-quality produce, including: ◾Fresh Lettuce 🥬 ◾Broccoli 🥦 ◾Cauliflower ◾Romaine Lettuce 🥗 ◾Green Onions Come by to learn more about our products, meet our team, and explore how we can work together to bring fresh, healthy produce to your customers. 📅 Date: Saturday March 8th 📍 Location: Orlando World Center Marriott BOOTH #396 8701 World Center Drive, Orlando, Florida, 32821, USA We look forward to connecting with you!

As we reflect on the past year, we want to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude for your continued partnership and trust in us. Your support has been a key part of our success, and we are deeply thankful for the opportunity to serve you. This holiday season, we wish you and your loved ones a time filled with joy, peace, and prosperity. May the New Year bring you continued growth, success, and happiness. We look forward to working with you in the coming year and strengthening our partnership even further. Wishing you a joyful holiday season and a prosperous New Year! Warm regards, The Coastline Family Farms Team

Come see us at booth # 619. #IFPA #freshvegetables #foodservice #familyfarming #farmtotable

Celebrating Mark McBride: A Remarkable Career in Fresh Produce Join us in celebrating Mark McBride as he retires from his role as a lettuce commodity manager and salesperson at Coastline Family Farms. Mark’s journey in the fresh produce industry is a story of dedication, hard work, and passion for agriculture. Mark’s career began after he graduated as the valedictorian of the School of Agriculture at CSU Chico in May 1976. He kicked off his professional journey with Super Valu-Salinas as an inspector buyer. His keen eye for quality quickly set him apart. In May 1977, Mark joined Sears-Schuman-Watsonville in sales, contributing significantly to their seasonal operations. By November 1977, he was with Mutual Vegetable Sales-Salinas, a year-round lettuce shipper, where he played a key role in their success. October 1981 marked a major milestone as Mark took on the role of sales manager at Salinas Marketing Coop. His leadership helped the company thrive and eventually merge with SLFC to form River Valley Marketing in early 1991. When River Valley Marketing was acquired by Sunridge Farms in January 2001, which later became Coastline Family Farms, Mark’s impact continued to grow. For the past 23 and a half years, he’s been a vital part of Coastline Family Farms’ success. Mark’s favorite part of his job has always been the personal interactions. He says, "I’ve learned something from every person I’ve met or spoken to." He treasures the teamwork and camaraderie that helped achieve company goals. Mark attributes his success to his mentors, especially his father, Bill McBride, who taught him the value of hard work, saying, “you’ll be surprised how lucky you get if you work your butt off!” He also fondly recalls his father’s boss, Andy D’Arrigo, who encouraged him to pursue agriculture and provided invaluable opportunities. As he steps into retirement, Mark will miss the people he’s worked with and the friendships he’s built. However, he won’t miss the early alarm clocks, constant weather monitoring, and market declines (though he enjoyed the market inclines). Looking ahead, Mark is excited to spend more time with his wife Holly, their son Reilly, and family. He’s looking forward to enjoying their charming town of San Juan Bautista and traveling to see more of the world. Mark expresses his deep appreciation for the Cox family’s support throughout his career at Coastline Family Farms. He’s also grateful to his co-workers, acknowledging that success in this business is a team effort. As Mark McBride steps into this new chapter, we thank him for his incredible contributions to the fresh produce industry. Congratulations, Mark, and here’s to a joyful and fulfilling retirement! #Retirement #FreshProduce #Agriculture #ThankYou #Inspiration