More than 45% of bacon dollars were promoted thus far in 2023 compared to 34% in promoted dollars the year before.

According to Nick and Louis Fantasma, the second generation of the family who run the day-to-day operations at the plant, the production line dedicated to bacon production stays busy and demand shows no signs of slowing.

Flavorful twists keep bacon relevant to today’s younger consumers who crave new and different types of foods.

The 2023 American Cured Meat Championships attracted 56 participating plants and 583 total product entries.

The product will be available in a 16-oz pack at select retail locations this fall.

The nature of bacon presents certain challenges to processors.

The 53,000-square-foot plant rests on 10 acres and was operated by Clemens until late 2022. 

The slice was over 1,000 times larger than a typical piece of turkey bacon.

The company said the Drummondville facility resumed operations the week of June 19.

The bacon is part of seasonal items such as Blue Apron’s Brunch Box, bacon and gouda cheeseburgers and bacon, eggs, and cheese bread pudding.