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

ARTICLES

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.
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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.
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Crispy Bacon

Bacon has staying power

Food trends come and go, but the love for bacon is forever.
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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.
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Raw Bacon
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.
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Crispy Bacon
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.
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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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AAMP's 2016 American Cured Meat Championships

EVENTS

Industry

10/4/14
Wyalusing, PA
United States

Eastern National Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

The Eastern National Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest will be hosted by Cargill in Wyalusing, PA. Read More

Industry

10/19/14
Omaha, NE
United States

American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

The American Royal Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest will be hosted by Nebraska Beef in Omaha, NE. Read More

Industry

11/16/14
Dakota City, NE
United States

International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest

The International Intercollegiate Meat Judging Contest will be hosted by Tyson Foods in Dakota City, NE. Read More