In the current dining landscape, consumers’ demand for clean, antibiotic-free proteins continues to soar. According to Persistence Market Research, global sales of antibiotic-free proteins are projected to jump from $148 billion to $445 billion by 2032.
With consumers in search of clean-label food solutions, foodservice professionals are called to adapt their menus to this dynamic shift in diner preferences.
While antibiotic-free (ABF) protein has become the industry standard driven by consumers’ expectation for transparency in poultry and beef, there appears to be a consumer knowledge gap around antibiotic-free seafood options like salmon.
In a primary research study polling more than 800 consumers, 40% of participants were uncertain if the salmon sold in stores was antibiotic free. More interestingly, 42% stated that buying ABF salmon was important to them.
Seasoned chefs are partnering with ArkA, a trailblazer in the antibiotic-free protein niche, that proudly stakes its claim as the world’s first brand offering a full line of fresh, frozen, and smoked salmon products that uses no antibiotics never-ever.
ArkA consistently delivers on its promise to keep its salmon antibiotic-free at every stage of the process – from farm to table.
ArkA’s commitment represents a major industry breakthrough, guaranteeing consumers and foodservice professionals a fully transparent product so that chefs can feel confident when displaying their antibiotic-free menu options.
The value customers place on their food’s origin and production methods, as well as its environmental impact, fuels their willingness to pay a premium for these options.
Recent menu transparency partnerships between national fine dining restaurants and ArkA have proven ton lift sales and help empower diners to make choices that are in line with their values.
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Here’s 3 ways ArkA is changing the game for foodservice professionals and guests alike.
1. Ultra-premium quality protein:
Going beyond the antibiotic-free promise, ArkA distinguishes itself through the exceptional quality of its salmon. ArkA’s salmon provides a top-tier culinary experience with its brilliant color, incredible taste, and clean finish.
In the competitive world of fine dining, every ingredient counts. When it comes to salmon, the colder the temperature of the water they’re raised in, the higher the fat content will be.
ArkA hails from icy, pristine Antarctic waters, ensuring you get quality fatty fish with high omega-3 content.
The brand prides itself on the absence of artificial colors, preservatives, flavors, sweeteners, and other harmful ingredients, ensuring full transparency throughout the process. Offering the purest salmon, ArkA is renowned for its versatility making it easy for fine-dining chefs to have flexibility in their menu development.
With a select few ArkA products, chefs can create sashimi-grade menu concepts orreinvent dozens of premium dishes, saving time and money.
2. Commitment to animal welfare:
ArkA treats its fish well by providing optimal conditions for development, in turn producing a higher quality product worthy of an ultra-premium menu.
Achieving an optimal, stress-free living environment for the salmon is key, with daily observations and regular veterinary visits in place.
ArkA increases seabed oxygen conditions, prevents organic waste from contaminating the seabed, protects marine life, and leads initiatives to clean up surrounding coastlines, ensuring a healthy environment for the salmon to thrive in.
3. Certifications and Sustainability:
Born of Multi X, ranked in the world’s top 4% most sustainable food companies and the first company to ever be ranked in both the FAIRR Coller and Dow Jones Sustainability Index, ArkA shares in Multi X’s 37-year legacy of sustainability and responsible aquaculture.
ArkA holds the highest and most competitive industry certifications including a Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4-star rating, Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certification, and “Recommended to Buy” status from the Monterrey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch.
ArkA’s clear commitment to transparency surpasses the industry standard and makes it an option chefs can feel proud to put on their menu.
Not only does ArkA offer an incredible taste and unmatched quality, but it also stands by its promise to remain antibiotic-free at every stage, making it a star culinary ingredient for any discerning chef.
ArkA’s world-class sustainability practices ensure your food doesn’t just taste good – it does good, and your patrons will taste the difference. Embrace the future of dining by choosing ArkA, the standard in antibiotic-free, premium Antarctic salmon.
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ABOUT ARKA – ArkA is the world’s first vertically integrated salmon brand with a full line of antibiotic-free (ABF), Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) Certified, Best Aquaculture Practices (BAP) 4 Star Certified, fresh, frozen and smoked salmon products from the Magallanes Region of Chile, Region XII.
Arka ultra-premium salmon is one of the world’s most responsible, conscious, and scalable salmon brands available for retail and food service today.
ABOUT MULTI X – Founded in 1987 in Puerto Montt, Chile, Multi X are pioneers of Chilean aquaculture. The company actively invests and supports the development of Southern Chile, as it has for three decades.
Multi X is committed to making the best salmon in the world, placing sustainability and transparency at the center of the business, managing our global impact, and generating responsible and sustainable value for society and its shareholders.
