Inishowen Escargot Ltd

Inis Escargot is Ireland’s leading producer of edible snails, harvesting more than five million specimens each year. Based in the heart of the Irish countryside, the family‑run business not only supplies fresh and juvenile snails to chefs, retailers and the cosmetics sector, but also offers a full suite of training and support for anyone keen to start their own snail farm. Owner Peter, who also manages a small beef herd, shares the unique, year‑round rearing methods he has refined over many seasons, from the January start‑up feeding of infant snails on forage rape and a high‑calcium powder mix to the preparation of export‑ready stock for the European market.

The company’s on‑farm and virtual courses are in high demand, filling up months in advance, and are designed for aspiring growers, existing farmers and culinary entrepreneurs alike. In addition to its premium escargot—renowned for its high protein, low‑fat profile and rich mineral content—Inis Escargot provides expert consultancy, ensuring that Ireland’s snail‑farming sector continues to grow with confidence and quality.