CLAREMONT, NH. — North Country Smokehouse launched its new Organic Thick Cut Applewood Smoked Bacon at The Fresh Market stores. The new product is available at all 159 locations across the United States.

The bacon strips are made from high-quality pork that is smoked with natural hardwood.

The pork is sourced from North Country Smokehouse’s family-farm network. Located only 4 hours away from the smokehouse, the farms raise livestock in accordance with animal welfare practices. They avoid practices like teeth trimming, tail docking and the use of electric prods.

“We believe in the ethical treatment of animals,” said Chris Mattera, Le-Cordon-Bleu-trained chef and culinary innovator with North Country Smokehouse. “Beyond our commitment to non-GMO ingredients, we adhere to strict Certified Humane Raised & Handled and Global Animal Partnership program standards — in fact, we surpass them.”