New poll reveals nearly half (46%) of
Canadians believe that bacon makes everything taste better and a
quirky 7% enjoy peanut butter and bacon sandwiches
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ - Maple Leaf Foods
today declared December as National Bacon Month, a time to
celebrate what Canadians have made clear in new polling: bacon is
unquestionably one of Canada's
favourite foods. The Canadian producer of top-quality natural pork
bacon products released an array of sizzling new facts and
statistics to mark the beginning of National Bacon Month and the
leadup to National Bacon Day on December
30.
The results are in: Canadians are 'hog wild' over
bacon!
Bacon's story dates back to 1500
B.C in China, where pork
belly was first cured with salt to preserve it before refrigeration
existed. Over time, bacon's legendary taste seized the global
palate, spreading around the world to many cultures. Fast forward
to modern day, and Canadians still cannot get enough of this
versatile, delicious treat. A recent study commissioned by Maple
Leaf Foods* reports that the majority of Canadians (61%) prefer
regular bacon strips at mealtime and it was not surprising that, as
Canucks, 20% of us love the sweet and salty combination of maple
flavoured bacon best.
"Canadians' passion for bacon is unmistakable in our new poll
results. In fact, 12% of Canadians think bacon should be our
national food," said Janet Riley,
Bacon Lover and Vice President of Communications at Maple Leaf
Foods. "A single day seemed insufficient to celebrate all that
bacon means to Canada, so we're
expanding National Bacon Day into National Bacon Month."
Throughout December, Maple Leaf Foods encourages Canadians to
celebrate various types of bacon in creative ways during holiday
festivities, from classic bacon at breakfast to savoury bacon
desserts.
Bacon makes food better
In exploring Canadians' bacon infatuation, the Bacon Month
Survey revealed that to nearly half (46%) of Canadians, bacon makes
everything taste better. This uniquely versatile meat is a staple
on its own, prepared a variety of delicious ways. The majority
(57%) of Canadians prefer to prepare their bacon on the stovetop,
pan-fried. Another 30% like to enjoy it grilled or BBQd, and the
results are nearly split between Canadians who prefer crispy bacon
(42%) or a combination of a bit crispy and a bit soft (49%).
Looking beyond the breakfast table and deli counter, bacon is
now being enjoyed across a wide variety of dishes, as an ingredient
or pairing with both savoury and sweet food. When bacon-loving
Canadians were asked about their palate preferences for bacon, many
would consider traditional pairings, whether on a burger (82%) or
on our national dish, poutine (39%). Tapping into more creative
imagination, 21% of Canadians would consider using bacon as an
ingredient in pancakes and 7% would even consider using it to make
bacon butter.
To inspire your next bacon-infused dish, the Maple Leaf brand
has a selection of recipes on its website for any day of the week –
because you don't need a special occasion to enjoy bacon! Maple
Leaf offers a variety of pork bacon products using only real,
simple ingredients, including Original and 25% Less Salt, Ready
Crisp Fully Cooked Natural Bacon Slices or Pieces, and Natural Back
Bacon. For more information, visit: Maple Leaf Bacon.
*Statistics based on a study of 990 Meat-Eating Canadians who
have eaten bacon in the past 6 months (June 2021-November 2021), created for Maple Leaf Foods and
designed and programmed internally using Questionpro software.
Sample provided by Delvinia Asking Canadians.
About Maple Leaf Foods
Maple Leaf Foods Inc. ("Maple
Leaf Foods") is a carbon neutral company with a vision to be the
most sustainable protein company on earth, responsibly producing
food products under leading brands including Maple Leaf®, Maple
Leaf Prime®, Maple Leaf Natural Selections®, Schneiders®,
Schneiders® Country Naturals®, Mina®, Greenfield Natural Meat Co.®,
Lightlife® and Field Roast™. Maple Leaf Foods employs approximately
13,500 people and does business in Canada, the U.S.
and Asia. The company is headquartered in Mississauga,
Ontario, and its shares trade on
the Toronto Stock Exchange (MFI).
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