The Arlington-based MLB franchise The Texas Rangers is veering away from offering the typical peanuts and crackerjacks to fans and introducing them to bacon sticks. The bacon on a stick is a thick chunk of bacon on a stick that costs $7. While that may seem costly for a piece of bacon, it is well worth it if you are a bacon enthusiast because the strip is three-quarters of an inch thick, Hungarian-smoked and can be dipped in maple syrup.
Bacon is no longer considered a breakfast food; it has recently been infused into other foods like chocolate and everyday items like candles. The general manager of the Metroplex Sportservice said that they wanted to offer bacon for quite sometime but couldn't because it wasn't a practical food to walk around the park with. Now, the stick concept allows baseball fans to watch the game and enjoy a delicious sweet, salty, and crispy snack.
Breakthrough Bacon Sticks
The Texas Rangers' New Ballpark Food Offering is Bacon Sticks
Trend Themes
1. Bacon Infusion - There is a rise in incorporating bacon into various products, such as chocolate and candles, expanding its appeal beyond breakfast.
2. Food-on-a-stick - The introduction of bacon on a stick at the Texas Rangers' ballpark demonstrates the potential for unique and convenient food-on-a-stick options.
3. Sensory Experience - The combination of sweet, salty, and crispy flavors in the bacon sticks offers consumers a delightful sensory experience while enjoying a baseball game.
Industry Implications
1. Food and Beverage - The food and beverage industry can explore innovative ways to infuse bacon into new products and incorporate the food-on-a-stick concept.
2. Sports and Entertainment - The sports and entertainment industry can consider introducing unique and indulgent food options to enhance the fan experience at stadiums and arenas.
3. Consumer Goods - The consumer goods industry can tap into the trend of bacon infusion to create innovative products that provide a delightful sensory experience for customers.