When you think of pork innovation, you might not immediately think pumpkin spice. But Hatfield®, a Clemens Food Group brand, is proving once again that pork’s versatility stretches far beyond the plate with their new limited-time-only Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon, now available for foodservice operators across North America.
With fall flavors gaining momentum in retail and foodservice — the pumpkin spice market is projected to reach $1.72 billion this year and grow to over $3 billion by 2035 — Hatfield® is bringing that trend to the pork sector in a bold, unexpected way.
Their Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon is seasoned with a blend of sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice, offering a savory-sweet bite that blends comfort food with culinary creativity. The product is pre-sliced for labor savings, Prop 12 and MAQ3 compliant, and designed to meet evolving consumer preferences while giving foodservice operators a seasonal hook for their menus.
“This LTO will elevate your fall menu items with notes of savory, smoky and sweet,” says Jenny Moyer Murphy, Corporate Executive Chef at Clemens Food Group. “It’s bacon — but with a seasonal twist that keeps customers coming back.”
This limited-batch offering is part of Clemens Food Group’s broader strategy to align consumer trends with pork product innovation, delivering value to retailers, foodservice operations, and ultimately, pork producers. It also reflects a growing movement within the pork industry to create year-round relevance and tap into crossover opportunities between food culture and animal agriculture.
Whether it’s served on its own, added to a dessert, or turned into something like Pumpkin Spice Bacon Jam, the goal is simple: make pork the hero of fall flavor.
Operators have until August 31, 2025, to place their orders.
Visit www.clemensfoodservice.com/products/bacon or call 800-523-5291 to learn more.
