HORMEL® Bacon
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Product Description:
Hormel Foods has been perfecting the flavor of bacon for more than 100 years. The strict specifications and natural hardwood smoke allow Hormel Foods to produce the highest caliber of bacon. Maximizing consistency, leanness and quality, Hormel Foods bacon delivers zest and flavor for any meal occasion.
Hormel Foods offers HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® bacon as well as Microwave-Ready and Fully Cooked bacon, which are convenient choices for today's busy lifestyles.
Varieties:
HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® Bacon Varieties:
- BLACK LABEL® Center Cut
- BLACK LABEL® Lower Sodium
- BLACK LABEL® Maple
- BLACK LABEL® Mesquite
- BLACK LABEL® Original
- BLACK LABEL® Thick Slice
Other Varieties:
- HORMEL® Fully Cooked
- HORMEL® Microwave-Ready
Suggested Retail Price:
- The suggested retail price of BLACK LABEL® bacon varieties are $4.99 per 16-ounce package (includes Lower Sodium, Maple, Mesquite, Original and Thick Slice varieties)
- The suggested retail price of BLACK LABEL® Center Cut is $4.99 per 12-ounce package
- The suggested retail price of HORMEL® Fully Cooked bacon is $3.49 per 2.1-ounce package (14-16 slices)
- The suggested retail price of HORMEL® Microwave-Ready bacon is $5.99 per 12-ounce package
Preparation:
HORMEL® Microwave-Ready bacon comes in individual packages of four slices each, making single-serving uses easier and more convenient. The product is raw and cooks in the microwave on an innovative pad which soaks up grease. Bacon lovers can enjoy that authentic bacon taste all week long with less preparation time and no messy clean up involved.
Availability/Distribution:
HORMEL® BLACK LABEL®, Microwave-Ready and Fully Cooked bacon can be found in the refrigerated meat case at grocery stores nationwide.
For More Information:
Visit www.HormelFoods.com or contact:
Julie Craven, Hormel Foods, media@hormel.com, (507) 437-5345
Debra Kanter, Burson-Marsteller, debra.kanter@bm.com, (312) 596-3484