U.S. hog producers intend to have 2.93 million sows farrow between September 2023 and November 2023, and 2.91 million sows farrow between December 2023 and February 2024.
While bacon can boast enduring popularity -- with broad consumer appeal including an almost cult-like status for some bacon fans as evidenced by National Bacon Lover’s Day on Aug. 20 -- deflation persists for the bacon marketplace.