Peconic Escargot

Peconic Escargot is a specialized aquaculture and food technology company based in Cutchogue, New York, recognized as the first USDA-certified snail farm in the United States. Founded by chef Taylor Knapp, the company focuses on the sustainable breeding and production of Petit Gris (Cornu aspersum) snails for the high-end culinary market. By providing fresh, never-canned escargot to top-tier restaurants and retail consumers, they have disrupted a market traditionally dominated by imported, processed products. Their operations utilize greenhouse-based farming techniques and a specialized diet of forage crops to ensure high-quality, tender meat and consistent production standards.