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Bacon

Going beyond being a breakfast staple, this protein has a cult following.

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Wellshire Farms launches Bloody Mary Flavored All Natural Bacon for limited time

Industry News

May 9, 2019

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The new product features classic Bloody Mary flavors like tomato and Tabasco powder.

International Quality Competition for Sausage and Ham Judges

Entering cured meat competitions

The thrill of competition: Cured meat competitions could prove a good learning experience and a great marketing tool.

Sam Gazdziak

April 16, 2019

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Meat competitions are friendly, to be sure. However, the word "competition" should not be overlooked, as many of these state or national events bring together high-quality processors with strong reputations.

Bacon has staying power

Food trends come and go, but the love for bacon is forever.

Sam Gazdziak

February 18, 2019

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While some foods flourish and then fade, bacon has maintained perennial popularity. Not only is it a mealtime staple at every daypart, but it is entrenched in American pop culture as well.

Formulation Strategies | Breakfast Trends

Positioning breakfast meats for all eating occasions

Merchandisers can boost breakfast meat sales by offering wider varieties, positioning the proteins for all dining occasions.

Richard Mitchell

November 28, 2018

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Merchandisers can boost breakfast meat sales by offering wider varieties, positioning the proteins for all dining occasions.

Protein Problem Solver

Increasing the packaging speed of raw bacon lines

November 7, 2018

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To capitalize on the increasing demand for raw bacon used in the food service and retail industries, meat processors are increasingly turning to high-speed packaging solutions that include dedicated interleavers and card dispensers that maximize throughput.

State of the Industry 2018

State of the Pork Industry 2018

Poised for long-term strike

Jason Menke

October 18, 2018

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If you want a pork industry outlook, the answer is largely going to be determined by who you ask.

The Bacon Report

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.