Coast to Coast Kitchen Adds Lobster Empanadas to Its Empanada Lineup
Edited by Adam Harrie — September 17, 2026 — Lifestyle
This article was written with the assistance of AI.
References: prnewswire
Coast to Coast Kitchen, founded by Emma Hernan, expanded its signature empanada lineup with Lobster Empanada and Sweet Chili Shrimp Empanada, plus a new Crab Rangoon. The two empanada flavors were developed exclusively for Target and extend the seafood appetizer range that the brand introduced at the retailer in February 2026.
The rollout joins existing items such as New England Crab Cakes, Bacon Scallops, Shrimp Spring Rolls and Crab Minis and is available at Target stores nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaii. Coast to Coast Kitchen makes its products through two manufacturing facilities outside Boston, valued at $5.5 million and $7.5 million. Its operations employ more than 100 people, the majority of whom are women.
For shoppers, the products deliver handheld seafood flavors inspired by New England lobster and West Coast sweet chili shrimp in familiar appetizer formats. The expansion reflects demand for convenient, globally influenced frozen foods while giving Coast to Coast Kitchen more shelf presence and allowing Target to broaden its seafood selection with exclusive products.
Image Credit: Coast to Coast Kitchen
The rollout joins existing items such as New England Crab Cakes, Bacon Scallops, Shrimp Spring Rolls and Crab Minis and is available at Target stores nationwide, including Alaska and Hawaii. Coast to Coast Kitchen makes its products through two manufacturing facilities outside Boston, valued at $5.5 million and $7.5 million. Its operations employ more than 100 people, the majority of whom are women.
For shoppers, the products deliver handheld seafood flavors inspired by New England lobster and West Coast sweet chili shrimp in familiar appetizer formats. The expansion reflects demand for convenient, globally influenced frozen foods while giving Coast to Coast Kitchen more shelf presence and allowing Target to broaden its seafood selection with exclusive products.
Image Credit: Coast to Coast Kitchen
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