A looming shortage of pork has bacon fans sizzling.
Drought this summer hurt corn crops, causing higher prices for the feed that hog farmers depend on. This translates into a higher price for consumers purchasing bacon.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture forcasts a 2.5 to 3.5 percent increase in pork prices over the next year.
Countries in the European Union will also face higher prices.
Britain's National Pig association recently outlined the issue in a press release, encouraging consumers to support British hog farmers.
