As 2021 began, it was clear many things have changed since the beginning of 2020. A terrible global pandemic hit everywhere and changed everything. The pandemic forced a change in the way we meet people, the way we communicate, the way we work and among other things, the way and what we eat. Your reasons …
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The demand for fresh snails (escargots) in restaurants in the USA is increasing year on year, and snail farmers are struggling to keep up with demand. One snail farmer in the US has seen annual sales double since first opening for business in 2017. Fresh snails taste much nicer than the canned, pre-cooked varieties that …
Today we meet snail farmers from Somerset Escargot. When Lyn and her husband Rob moved from the city to the beautiful English countryside, they decided they wanted to do something with the piece of land that came with their new home. They decided to breed snails and Somerset Escargot was born! Make sure you check …
Snails are super nutritious – one could say they are a superfood. The are very rich in protein and very low in fat, therefore they make a very healthy meal. It is estimated that Escargots contain 80% water, 15% protein and 2,4% fat. Nutritional value of raw snails (per 100 grams): Water: 79 grams Protein: …
If you ever wondered if snail farming is a profitable business, we just found another great story of snail farmers making it happen! Learn more about what it is like to open a snail farm in South Africa. Before you dive into their story, you might want to check the short video about the little …
Watch this interesting story of a snail farmer in Vienna. To quit your job and become a snail farmer is no easy task, but a very rewarding one if you do it with passion. Eating escargots has been an old tradition in Vienna – it was once a snail capital, but somehow growing and eating …
Read the updated report for 2021 here. Becoming a snail farmer in 2020 is a good idea. According to market research the snail farming business niche is highly profitable and it’s also very low risk. Eating escargots is gaining popularity as you can see by the many Snail Festivals happening all around the world. These …
Have you ever been to a festival dedicated to eating snails? Foodie lovers can visit one of the many Snail festivals across Europe, or as French say it ‘Escargot’ festivals. It is truly a gastronomic experience one should definitely put on their bucket list. For some cultures eating snails is a regular thing of an …
Make sure you read the update for 2021. Is snail farming a good choice for a successful business? The global market for edible snails is 300,000 tons. Valued at €1 billion and it is growing at 4.5% per annum. It is easy to see that the price levels make it something to consider if you …
Ollie Thompson, a Nigerian-British woman living in London, quit her well-paying corporate banking job to start a snail business. Looking for a change from the monotony of 9-to-5 she found joy in selling snail food to Londoners. It all started when she found a snail rummaging in her home and this prompted her to research …