# Bacon in a Can Shelf-Stable-Protein With 10-Year Shelf-Life By Katie Cordrey | Published 2009-01-07 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-in-can-shelf-stable-protein-10-year-shelf-life-canned-meat-pork-mre References: [supersizedmeals](http://www.supersizedmeals.com/food/article.php/20080604-Bacon_in_a_Can) & [mredepot](http://www.mredepot.com/servlet/the-364/Yoder’s-Celebrity-Canned-Bacon/Detail) If you camp a lot, have a platoon of hungry soldiers to feed, or you simply don’t like to cook, Yoder’s Canned Bacon might be something worth looking into. Each can contains 40 to 50 [fully-cooked slices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/coleman-introduces) and will set you back about $10 when ordered in cases of 12 cans. The [MRE bacon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crispy-bacon-style-strips) gets favorable reviews by the same guy who gives *Cheeseburger in a Can* a wobbly thumbs-up. I question the wisdom of eating a food with a 10-year shelf life. I have a fruitcake in the cupboard that’s about half that age, but as far as I know, no one actually recommends eating fruitcake, it’s usually held in reserve in case the need arises for an item to re-gift. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.4/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shelf-stable Protein:** Opportunity for developing long-lasting, convenient protein products for camping, military rations, or quick meals. - **Canned Food Innovation:** Potential for creating innovative and convenient canned food products for easy consumption in various scenarios. - **Long Shelf-life Products:** Opportunity to develop food products with extended shelf life, providing convenience and reducing food waste. ### Where This Applies - **Food Packaging:** Innovative packaging solutions to extend the shelf life of various food products. - **Ready-to-eat Meals:** Development of ready-to-eat meals that offer convenience and long storage life for outdoor activities or emergency situations. - **Camp and Outdoor Supplies:** Opportunity to create specialized supplies and products for campers and outdoor enthusiasts, including long-lasting food items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pre-Cooked Vegan Bacon Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-snack-factory.md) - [Fully Cooked Organic Bacons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fully-cooked-sunday-bacon.md) - [Celebratory Bacon Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bacon-cake.md) - [Cinnamon-Bacon Cereals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Oven-Ready Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oven-ready-bacon.md) - [Cereal-Flavored Bacon Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/black-label-cinnamon-toast-crunch-bacon.md) - [Flavor-Packed Bacon Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pork-clouds.md) - [Smoky Uncured Pork Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hickory-smoked-uncured-pork-bacon.md) - [Carrot Bacon Strips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carrot-bacon.md)