The Wall Street Journal

The bacon apocalypse that wasn’t

The bacon apocalypse that wasn’t
Fears that bacon would be in short supply because of animal welfare regulations were unfounded. (Image: Wall Street Journal)
The Wall Street Journal
By H. Claire BrownLast July, as California businesses braced for the impact of a long-delayed animal welfare law, some market watchers worried that the new rules would lead to bacon shortages and sky-high prices. Worse, it was feared, California voters’ decision would ripple outward and increase pork prices across the rest of the United States. So far, the shortage fears have proven overblown. But one thing is clear: Californians are paying more for certain cuts like bacon and pork loin at the grocery store, according to checkout sca...

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