Professionally Specialized
in Snail Business
Integrated snail farming training programs
for the management and operation of a snail breeding unit
with the Curtain Method.
Touchstone Snails Training Centre is a pioneering educational institution at both European and international levels, offering specialised training programmes in snail breeding. With over 25 years of expertise, we have standardised our methods and continually develop innovative training programmes that address the needs of producers and sustainable production.
Our mission is to provide trainees with comprehensive and practical knowledge across all stages of snail breeding— reproduction, rearing and fattening, health management, processing and marketing — so they can immediately apply that knowledge to the day-to-day management of their unit. Our aim is for participants to be capable of creating, managing and successfully operating their own snail‑farming unit, improving production efficiency through sound practices and using proper knowledge as a foundation for their professional development in agricultural entrepreneurship and snail farming.
Snail breeding represents a profitable business opportunity, due to sustained demand and the gradual increase in snail prices over time. A critical factor for success is the selection of a reliable breeding method that ensures high yield rates, combined with appropriate snail farming expertise for the proper day‑to‑day management of the unit at all stages of the production cycle. When these prerequisites are met, a stable and ideal environment for reproduction, hatching and fattening is established.
Through an organised, controlled and standardised system of actions — with emphasis on reproduction, snail nutrition, health management, quality and monitoring — reliable high‑quality production and consistent results are ensured in each production cycle. Best practices in snail production and adherence to correct procedures confer a competitive advantage in the market and facilitate investment in a snail breeding unit.
Snail breeding training is offered either online or in‑person at farming units in various countries, providing flexible and practical instruction for professionals and independent producers. Through structured presentations, training materials, case studies and interactive tools, the biology of snails, farm management and operations, and sanitary management practices for reliable production are covered in detail.
Practical, in‑person snail breeding training is conducted on farming units and constitutes a seminar combining hands‑on practice with theoretical instruction. In the field, we focus on applying knowledge and practical skills so that each participant acquires the snail‑farming expertise required for the correct operation of their unit.
You can find information on scheduled trainings in countries within and outside Europe and choose the location or format (online or practical) you prefer. All programmes deliver the same comprehensive curriculum and snail breeding training, ensuring participants receive equivalent knowledge and support.
Curtain Method
Touchstone Snail, implementing the advanced Curtain Method, follows strict hygiene and safety protocols throughout the snail breeding production cycle, aiming to minimise losses and maximise snail production. Our expertise and standardised system guide the producer in the correct actions at each stage of the production process, ensuring consistent, high‑quality output.
Empirically, the Curtain Method improves farm hygiene, expedites daily tasks and increases the efficiency of a snail‑farming unit, offering a significant competitive advantage. Although initial construction costs are higher compared with other methods, the multiplied production surface (five times greater) reduces required land area, improves ROI and makes investment in this breeding method economically viable. We also offer consultancy services and conversion options to the Curtain Method system for those wishing to develop or upgrade their snail‑farming unit.