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*Currently, uncured turkey bacon is unavailable at Costco warehouses across Japan. A true family business with over 130 years of history, Jones Dairy Farm is pleased to announce a new product in Japan. Sold exclusively at Costco stores, Jones’ Uncured Fully Cooked Cherrywood Smoked Turkey Bacon is a delicious, lean alternative to conventional pork bacon that your family will love. For years, our American customers have chosen Jones’ all-natural turkey bacon for its rich, authentic flavor, a result of naturally smoking each batch with sweet cherrywood chips. Made with 100% American poultry, our turkey bacon is certified gluten-free, uncured and free of all United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Big […]

*Currently, uncured turkey bacon is unavailable at Costco warehouses across Japan. Jones Dairy Farm’s Uncured Fully Cooked Cherrywood Smoked Turkey Bacon is now available at all Costcos throughout Japan. Learn more about Jones’ latest product here. If you’re looking to shake up your breakfast with something new, turkey bacon is a great alternative to conventional pork bacon — and it’s just as delicious. Native to North and South America, turkeys are large birds that people have consumed for centuries. While it’s not always easy to find turkey products in Japan, this strange-looking bird is a staple of the American diet, particularly during the holidays. According to the National Turkey Federation, […]

There’s a reason why families have chosen Jones Dairy Farm for over 130 years. The secret lies not in a mystery ingredient, but in our company mission — one that hasn’t faltered since Milo Jones started the business in 1889. Here are 3 key pillars of the Jones difference to give you an idea of why people continue to love our sausage, bacon and ham products in Japan and around the world. 1. We are a true family business. Inspired by his mother’s all-natural, homemade breakfast sausage recipe, Milo Jones started the business in 1889. Today, Jones Dairy Farm is a 6th generation family-owned company located in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin. […]

All Jones Dairy Farm products available in Japan, including our breakfast sausage, bacon and ham, are certified by the Gluten-Free Certification Organization (GFCO), a top U.S. program which verifies the quality, integrity and purity of gluten-free products. Learn more about what that means in this article. We’re committed to meeting the diverse needs of our Japanese customers. To prove it, here’s a list of 7 gluten-free recipes your family will love. Breakfast Sausage Onigirazu An easy-to-make recipe from nutrition-conscious flood blogger Barbie’s Kitchen, this sausage onigirazu is made with Jones Dairy Farm’s Breakfast Pork Patties. Cut them in half and stuff them into a bento box for a perfect snack […]

There’s no food quite like bacon. In America, this irresistibly crispy product is equivalent to an ideal breakfast, often accompanied by fried eggs, hash browns and a slice of toast. Of course, it’s not just Americans who love bacon. Bacon is consumed worldwide in various ways (check out this classic nikujaga recipe) but it’s safe to say that we at Jones Dairy Farm know a thing or two about making the kind of bacon every family will want to eat. Our award-winning Dry-Aged Bacon is special because of the way it’s made, over many days instead of hours, and it’s a difference you can taste. So how do we create […]

When Americans think of Wisconsin, we think of amazing cheese and (if you’re a sports fan) the Green Bay Packers football team. Bordered by Lake Superior and Lake Michigan, two of the Great Lakes of North America, Wisconsin is home to lush landscapes and nearly a quarter of America’s dairy farms. Located along the Rock River is a small city called Fort Atkinson, which currently has a population of over 12,500 people. The city is named after General Henry Atkinson (1782 – 1842), who built a temporary fort in the area during the Black Hawk War, a war between U.S. troops and local indigenous tribes. After the war ended, the […]

Also known as “loin ham” in Japan, Canadian bacon is a staple of American breakfast and brunch platters. Smoked, sliced and fully cooked, this product is great for easy-to-make snacks, sandwiches, pizza toppings and simple morning plates. But what exactly is Canadian bacon? Here, we answer some of the most common questions associated with the mysteriously named product. What is Canadian bacon? Canadian bacon is made from pork loin, which makes it much leaner than American side bacon, which is made only from the pork belly. This gives Canadian bacon a different texture that is closer to a thick slice of ham than cured bacon most people are familiar with. […]

Last Saturday, September 12, Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Patties were featured in a popular Japanese morning show “Saturday Plus” on MBS (TBS Network.) We were ranked among the “Top 15 Costco Must-Buys” by famous Costco review blogger, コス子 “Ms. Costco” Not only are our best-selling frozen pork patties easy to prepare and have a long shelf life, they are also all-natural; free of nitrites or nitrates, msg, preservatives. A convenient and delicious pork patty that everyone can enjoy! Our products are also naturally gluten-free. Check out our favorite recipes using Jones Dairy Farm Breakfast Patties: Sausage & Egg Breakfast Sandwich Onigirazu Check out the full list ranking from the link […]

Nowadays, more people are familiar with the term “gluten-free.” The gluten-free lifestyle is one of the most popular diet trends in the world and particularly in the U.S., where some 3.1 million people are following a gluten-free diet.  Despite the growing popularity of gluten-free foods in restaurants and supermarkets, it’s not always easy to know when a product is safe to eat. In Japan, where there is no official “gluten-free” label, it can be especially hard to find the right products for you and your family.   So what does it mean for Jones Dairy Farm products to be “Certified Gluten-Free”? Here’s some information to keep in mind the next time […]

Matsukenn, a multi-talented dancer, stay-at-home dad, blogger and vlogger based in Japan’s Fukuoka Prefecture, recently featured our award-winning Dry Aged Cherrywood Smoked Bacon in his cooking video. Matsukenn’s YouTube channel (MatsukennVlog) covers a wide array of topics from day-to-day glimpses of a stay-at-home dad’s lifestyle, Costco and gadget reviews, plus fun DIY videos. You can check out his review of Jones Dairy Farm Dry Aged Bacon below with English subtitles. To watch his full video, click here. If you want to know how to fry a perfect bacon and egg breakfast, this video is a great place to start. (You can almost smell the bacon!) Watch the full original video […]