Bacon has a way of making just about everything better, but seeing the price tag at the grocery store? Not so much.

For years, consumers have paid for bacon, pork chops, ribs, and other pork products without necessarily knowing what was happening behind the scenes in the pork industry.

Several major pork producers and an industry data company are accused of working together to limit the supply of pork and drive up prices.

The average price of a pound climbed from around $5.78 in 2014 to $7.03 in 2025, an increase of about 22%.

What’s the Pork Price-Fixing Case About?

The basic allegation is pretty straightforward: certain pork producers allegedly worked together to restrict the supply of pork rather than compete normally in the marketplace. If supply is limited while demand stays strong, prices can go up.

And when pork prices go up, consumers can feel it at the checkout counter, especially if bacon is a regular part of the grocery list.

Bacon may be delicious, but it hasn't exactly been easy on the wallet. The average price of a pound climbed from around $5.78 in 2014 to $7.03 in 2025, an increase of about 22%.

And bacon really hit a high point in 2022, when the average price reached roughly $7.60 per pound. In other words, that breakfast favorite has gotten a whole lot more expensive over the years.

The Bottom Line: Bringing Home the Bacon

The pork price-fixing litigation is about more than the rising cost of everyone's favorite breakfast side.

It's about allegations that certain practices in the pork industry may have affected the prices consumers paid for a range of pork products.

With more than $117 million in settlements involving several pork producers, consumers who purchased qualifying products may want to find out whether they are included.

So, if you were buying bacon, pork chops, ribs between 2014 and 2018, a recent pork class action settlement could be worth taking a closer look into.

Want to Learn More?

Learn more about the pork meat price-fixing class action settlement, payment details, and how to file a claim on our page linked here.