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The Bacon Report 2024: Achin' for bacon

Consumers and culinary professionals agree that adding bacon to just about any dish or eating occasion makes it better.

Fred Wilkinson

October 4, 2024

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Foodservice creativity with bacon inspires product development and home cooking.

Bacon Report 2022: All Sizzle, no fizzle

Creative flavors and merchandising help fuel continued strong markets in the category.

Fred Wilkinson

August 30, 2022

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Creative flavors and merchandising help fuel continued strong markets in the category.

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2020 Bacon Report: Bacon-buying bonanza

Boasting double-digit growth rates, bacon benefits from its convenience and variety as COVID-19 produces more at-home cooking opportunities.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 1, 2020

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Driven by the huge increase in at-home meal occasions during the COVID-19 pandemic, bacon, like numerous other proteins, has seen an upsurge in overall buyers vs. a year ago for the latest 52 weeks, ending June 14, 2020, in multi-retail outlets, excluding convenience, according to IRI, Chicago.

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2019 Bacon Report: A slow in bacon's roll?

Bacon continues to fly off the shelves, but the growth has been stunted recently by outside pressures.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 20, 2019

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The multi-year rise in bacon looks to be softening relative to the last five years, and much of that decline can be traced to the outbreak of African swine fever in China.

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2018 Bacon Report: Powerhouse protein

Whether in retail or foodservice applications, bacon continues to win consumers' hearts in an ever-widening variety of uses.

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 20, 2018

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The bacon category, including refrigerated bacon and non-branded random weight bacon, recorded its highest dollar sales in five years for the 52 weeks ending July 15, according to Chicago-based IRI data of total U.S. multi-outlets.

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2017 Bacon Report: market, prices, trends and consumption

Bacon consumption levels and sales demand are at historical highs

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 1, 2017

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Bacon is experiencing growth and diversity across all menu areas and mealtimes during the past year, including dessert and beverage offerings.

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2016 Bacon Report: The power of bacon

Elizabeth Fuhrman

September 1, 2016

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Bacon has become a bright spot in the day, all times of the day, for consumers, retailers, foodservice and processors alike.

2015 Bacon Report: No end to the love affair

Contrary to some published reports, Americans’ love for bacon is as strong as ever.

Sam Gazdziak

September 1, 2015

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Earlier this year, Zagat published the results of its annual Dining Trends Survey. Ten thousand diners were quizzed on their dining habits, and as part of the survey, they gave opinions about various trendy foods, including kale, Brussels sprouts, beets and bacon.

The 2014 Bacon Report: Bacon goes ‘boutique’

With bacon’s popularity, there are plenty of processors thinking outside the box and creating unique bacon products that complement the standard, beloved pork belly.

Sam Gazdziak

March 25, 2014

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Not all bacon is created equal. Sure, the consumer love affair with bacon shows no sign of relenting, so any bacon product that reaches the marketplace stands at least a decent chance of finding an audience.

The 2013 Bacon Report

Bacon continues to dominate the marketplace with new flavors and applications, despite rising costs.

Megan Pellegrini

August 1, 2013

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Bacon continues its dominance over the American people with new flavors and applications, such as bacon gumballs, bacon-wrapped hot dogs, bacon chocolate bar and bacon mayonnaise — to name a few