EXPERTS IN COOKED BACON
Dew Valley Foods is Europe’s largest and leading cooked bacon manufacturer. We pride ourselves on producing premium quality bacon products and deliver a wide range of market solutions for our customers. We are a quality focused company using cutting edge technology and pioneering innovation. We are a privately owned independent company with our Head Office and EU-approved ultra-modern factory in Thurles, Co. Tipperary.
Dew Valley was the first company in Europe to introduce the benefits of microwave technology to the commercial production of cooked bacon. We are European leaders in microwave technology, enabling us to supply a wide range of exceptionally consistent products. We use only the finest raw materials from Ireland, the UK, and selected EU sources. Our ready-cooked streaky rashers already enjoy a significant share of the UK prepared bacon sandwich and burger market and we have diversified into value added products to satisfy the requirements of our customers.
DEW VALLEY WAS THE FIRST COMPANY IN EUROPE TO INTRODUCE THE BENEFITS OF MICROWAVE TECHNOLOGY TO THE COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION OF COOKED BACON.
ABOUT US
Founded as a craft butchery in Thurles, we began by serving our local community before specialising in premium pork and bacon. In 1993, we moved to our current facility to focus on cooked bacon for the food-to-go and Quick Service Restaurant sectors. We cure our own bacon using natural ingredients and pioneered microwave cooking technology in Europe to ensure consistent quality. Everything we do is driven by quality, sustainability and responsible sourcing, as we continue working towards our net-zero emissions goal by 2040.
PRODUCTS
We produce a range of ready-to-eat cooked bacon tailored to customer specifications, including streaky, back and diced options. All products are cured in-house and can be customised by cook level, flavour and thickness, with guaranteed slice counts. Our range includes sweetcure, smoked and reduced sodium varieties. Designed for convenience, our bacon can be used straight from the pack or quickly reheated, helping customers improve consistency, reduce waste and control costs.
Streaky bacon is ideal for a wide range of applications, from breakfast menus and burgers to loaded fries, sandwiches and recipe dishes where varying cook levels and textures enhance the final presentation.
Traditional back bacon is perfectly suited to the fast-growing breakfast market across Ireland and the UK, delivering consistent quality and performance for hot breakfast service and reheated applications.
Diced bacon is a ready-to-eat, versatile product available in various sizes and flavours, ideal for pizzas, salads, quiches, loaded fries, pasta, sandwiches and other recipe dishes.
OUR BUSINESS
Operating from a modern facility, we prepare every order to precise requirements using bespoke curing and advanced cooking technologies. These processes allow us to control flavour, texture and crispness while guaranteeing quality and traceability. Food safety is central to our operations, supported by HACCP systems and BRC Grade AA certification. Through ongoing investment in innovation and close collaboration with customers, we deliver reliable, high-quality bacon solutions across multiple market sectors.
