Fall is a prime time to drive traffic and check averages, and Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon is built to deliver. This limited-time, premium product pairs smoky, thick-cut bacon with warm fall spices for a craveable twist on a seasonal favorite. With strong consumer demand for fall flavors and operators looking for versatile, low-lift LTOs, it’s a smart addition across dayparts. Visually appealing, easy to menu, and made for social sharing, it’s a flavorful way to boost buzz — and sales — this season.
Fall is more than just a change in weather — it’s an opportunity for foodservice operators to drive traffic and boost check averages with limited-time offers that customers can’t get enough of. In fact, 65% of consumers say fall flavors and seasonal LTOs are something they look forward to at restaurants,¹ and 60% of operators menu them because guests now expect it.² Add in the fact that over half of operators see LTOs as a profitable move,² and it’s clear — seasonal innovation sells. That’s where Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon comes in.
This new, limited-time offering brings a savory twist to a seasonal favorite. With warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice layered over thick-cut bacon, it delivers the ultimate balance of smoky, sweet and spiced. It’s pumpkin spice — reimagined as an irresistibly indulgent addition to the menu.
Find Your Flavor: Pumpkin Spice Reimagined
Estimated to reach a market value of $1.72 billion this year and surge to $3.03 billion by 2035,3 pumpkin spice continues to tantalize taste buds as a popular fall and winter flavor. It’s a proven flavor trend with broad consumer appeal. Pairing the $500M+ seasonal flavor trend4 of pumpkin spice with the broad appeal of bacon is a recipe for success with limitless menu possibilities.
Ideal on its own or for adding a new twist to your fall recipes, it’s an indulgence that brings the ultimate combination of fall flavors to the table. And if you’re an operator in a regulated state, your customers can enjoy all the same deliciously distinctive flavor that is Prop 12 and MAQ3 compliant.
Seasonal, Versatile and Exceptional
With Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon, seasonality meets versatility in a premium pork product that can be used as an LTO across the menu to bring in customers who enjoy pumpkin spice. Make breakfast and brunch sales rise and shine by serving it with pumpkin pancakes, in egg sandwiches or as a stand-alone premium side. Use it during the lunch and dinner dayparts to upgrade burgers, gourmet grilled cheese or fall salads with a sweet-savory twist.
Bear in mind that the top factor that encourages consumers to try an LTO is uniqueness (38%), followed by seasonality and a new twist on a classic (both 31%).2
Get creative with Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Bacon and explore snackable grab-and-go applications. Wrap it in croissants, serve it candied or add it to wraps for a mobile-friendly menu addition. For a dessert concept with a bold, sweet-savory contrast, try candied bacon crumbles on seasonal pies or milkshakes.
The possibilities for visually appealing, share-worthy concepts for social media engagement are endless. Consider that nearly 60% of consumers have purchased a food or ingredient just because they saw it on social media.5
Pre-sliced for consistency and labor savings, Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Bacon requires no extra prep or seasoning — just cook and serve. And because it’s so versatile, it’s great for cross-utilization and enables operators to minimize waste while maximizing creativity.
Get Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon While Available
Available as a seasonal product for a limited time, Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon is sure to help boost sales as the temperature drops. To make the most of the product before it’s gone, be sure to take measures to maximize awareness.
Build buzz and create curiosity by calling it out on the menu as a limited-time offer, and use tents and signage to promote it throughout the dining area. Encourage staff to upsell with taste samplings during breakfast or brunch hours. To increase check size, bundle Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Bacon into fall-themed specials.
Expertly crafted to deliver on flavor, trend and operational ease, Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon meets operator demand for a versatile seasonal ingredient and consumer demand for a taste-tempting twist on pumpkin spice.
To learn more, review the product fact sheet. To secure your order while Hatfield® Pumpkin Spice Thick Cut Bacon is still available, contact your Clemens Food Group representative at 800-523-5291 or visit clemensfoodservice.com/products/bacon.
[SOURCES]
- Datassential, Fall Trends, August 2024
- Datassential, Limited-Time Offers, March 2023
- Future Market Insight, Inc., Pumpkin Pie Spices Market Size, Trends & Forecast 2025 to 2035, June 27, 2025
- Credence Research, IRI Pumpkin Spice Category Sales Reports
- Datassential, Social Media Insights, August 2024
