It is no secret that Americans love bacon, from wrapping Pop Tarts with it to an annual bacon camp for grown-ups. If you were all over the bacon-incorporating smores, Zingerman's Camp Bacon in Ann Arbor, Michigan could be the summer camp you have been waiting your whole life for. From May 31st to June 4th, 2017, the event will be held as a fundraiser for Southern Foodways Alliance.
The bacon camp for adults offers "bacon for the brain, belly and soul." For food lovers and food historians, the food-focused experience boasts not just delicious meat, but anticipated guest speakers, fun facts and tips on pig provisions.
Despite fake news reports, the bacon industry continues to thrive and stimulate imaginations and appetites across the country.
What's Driving This Trend
- Bacon-inspired Experiences
- Opportunity to create unique and immersive experiences centered around bacon for adults.
- Food Tourism
- Growing interest in food-focused events and experiences, such as bacon camp, as a form of tourism.
- Culinary Education
- Demand for specialized culinary education programs and workshops focusing on specific food items like bacon.
Who This Affects Most
- Food and Beverage
- Opportunity for the food and beverage industry to capitalize on the popularity of bacon and create innovative products and experiences.
- Hospitality and Tourism
- Potential for the hospitality and tourism industry to offer bacon-themed events and attract food-loving tourists.
- Education and Training
- Creation of culinary education programs, workshops, and events focused on bacon for food enthusiasts and professionals.
