2021 deli
Commentary
editor’s NOTE
by fred wilkinson
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The take on
bacon
Have consumers forsaken bacon? July 2023 retail numbers show processed meat sales down nearly 4% from a year prior, and bacon was a laggard in the category with sales down more than 10% in the same time period.
While the bacon market has been enduring a cooling off following the past three years of strong dollar sales growth, the popular and versatile iconic meat product is still a foodservice favorite and vehicle for small processor creativity.
Check out the Bacon Report 2023 and learn more.
Fred Wilkinson

