Transform your Hotel or Resort with the Freshest Food, Lowest Carbon Footprint, and Supply Chain Control

Aquaponics can provide several operational, marketing, environmental and guest experience benefits to the hotel and resort industry.

Operational Benefits

On-Site Fresh Food Production

Hotels and resorts can grow the freshest and best tasting vegetables, herbs, and even fish on-site, ensuring a steady supply of fresh, high-quality foods.

Protects your food supply by reducing reliance on external suppliers while also reducing transportation costs.

Reduces spoilage and waste created during long distance distribution.

Year Round Harvests

Controlled aquaponic systems allow year-round production regardless of local climate.

Resorts in remote or tropical areas can offer consistent menus without seasonal shortages.

Diversification of Revenue

Resorts can sell excess produce to guests or the local community (e.g., in farm markets, cooking classes, or food pantry donations).

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Sustainability & Marketing Benefits

Agrotourism: An educational and experiential attraction for guests

Eco-Friendly Branding

Hotels can market themselves as sustainable destinations, appealing to eco-conscious travelers.

Certifications for sustainable practices boost reputation.

Reduced Carbon Footprint

Less reliance on food shipped long distances.

Supports “farm-to-table” dining experiences that emphasize local, sustainable food.

Educational and Experiential Tourism

Guests can tour the aquaponic greenhouse, take part in classes, and learn about sustainable food systems.

Adds a unique attraction that sets the resort apart.

Wellness and Health Connection

Resorts can promote their fresh aquaponic produce in their cuisine, detox programs, and health retreats.

Supports the growing demand for farm-fresh, organic-style meals.

Enhancing the Customer Experience

Farm to Table Dining

On-site aquaponics allows chefs to showcase dishes made with ingredients harvested just steps away from the kitchen.

Enhances the guest dining experience with freshness and transparency.

Unique Amenities

Resorts can offer aquaponics-based activities like; Greenhouse Tours and Gardening Workshops

Supports “farm-to-table” dining experiences that emphasize local, sustainable food.

Community and CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility)

Extra produce can be donated to local communities or schools, strengthening local ties and brand goodwill.

Grow Your Menu

We’ll analyze your produce volumes and design a farm system to meet that demand.

Example of Monthly Produce Volumes:

  • Romaine Lettuce – 40lbs
  • Artisan Lettuce – 50 lbs
  • Arugula – 10lbs
  • Cilantro – 10 lbs
  • Basil – 8 lbs
  • Kale – 12 lbs
  • Mint – 8 lbs
  • Eggplant – 10 lbs
  • Rosemary – 1/2 lb
  • Dill – 1/2 lb
  • Tarragon – 1/2 lb
  • Sage – 1/2 lb
  • Cherry Tomatoes – 40 lbs
  • Bell Peppers – 25 lbs
  • Chili Peppers – 25 lbs
  • Microgreens – 10 lbs

Sample Farm Layout based on Monthly Produce Volumes

Aquaponics in the Restaurant? It’s already happening…

Blackwater Creek

Lee Ann and Aaron’s restaurant might have one of the shortest farm-to-table distances in the entire state of Texas. Because of the immediate proximity of their aquaponic system, they are able to hand make every one of their sauces and dressings in house. Here is a quick sampling of some of the condiments they’re able to create in house using ingredients straight from their aquaponic system.

Cesar Salad: Romaine lettuce
Chimichurri Sauce: Parsley, oregano, thyme
Chimichurri Pesto & Soups: Basil
Ranch Dressing: Dill
Compound Herb Butter: Rosemary & thyme
Wagu Garnish: Red vein sorrel
Burger Garnish: Tropicana Big Leaf Lettuce

This does not account for the variety of lettuce species grown for mixed salads or the microgreens used as either garnishes or mixing ingredients.

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