
The Makers of Founders' Beef strips
Our Smoked Beef Strip product is not a gimmicky alternative to conventional pork bacon. We set out to make the best tasting bacon alternative on the market. Period.


what we
stand for
For the chef, it offers easy handling and fast preparation, consistent size and shape, zero waste, fully cooked; simply heat to taste and desired crispness for breakfast, lunch and dinner menus.
For the consumer, it’s a lower cholesterol choice than leading pork, chicken and turkey bacon. It’s easy to chew and easy to pronounce the ingredient list.
Best of all, it’s not mechanically separated poultry. It’s all beef.


ABout us
Eighty-One Foods is a private Canadian company, owned by friends, dedicated to producing exceptional Canadian products.

Founders' Beef Strips
The new bacon alternative with only 8 ingredients:
- Halal Certified
- Federally Inspected
- Fully Cooked
- Consistent Size & Shape
- Fast Preparation
- Less Waste vs. Whole Muscle
Compared to most pork and poultry bacon:
- Higher protein
- Less fat
- Less cholesterol
How it Began
It was our experimentation with traditional bacon curing methods that led to our popular strips product that is available to customers today.

Why Operators Choose Us

Consistent by design. Every strip is formed to a consistent size, shape and thickness, helping keep portions, cook times and plate costs predictable, shift after shift.

Built for busy kitchens. Fully cooked and designed to reduce waste compared with whole-muscle beef bacon. Simply heat to your preferred crispness and serve, from breakfast through dinner.

Our production facility is federally registered and inspected, Safe Quality Food (SQF) and Halal certified, as well as CFIA approved to export to the USA.
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Ready to try Founders’ Beef Bacon in your kitchen?
Contact us today for further inquiries or get in touch with your Sysco representative.
nickp@eightyonefoods.com
905-699-3590
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