Niche pork has been defined as:

• Pork that has certain attributes which are not found in traditional commodity pork, and which some groups of customers prefer or see value in and are willing to pay a premium. Examples include: pork raised without antibiotics, growth promotants, or animal by-products in the feed; heirloom breeds such as Berkshire pork (also known as kurabota pork); organic pork; and locally grown or farm direct pork. These attributes typically require unique production practices which can limit supply and availability, although niche does not necessarily mean small.