It has been a trend in the food industry to include antibiotic-free meat products. The newest addition to the list is Subway. The company's motto to "eat fresh" was given a whole new meaning with the addition of antibiotic-free meat. They added the meat without changing the price saying that they want to reward customers with new changes.
The Milford, Connecticut-based fast food chain announced that they will be launching their antibiotic-free chicken in their new rotiserrie-style sandwich to its 27,014 branches on March 1. According to Inquisitr, this will be the very first time an antibiotic-free meat will be used in their sandwiches. The new rotisserie-style chicken will be sold for a suggested price of $4.75 for a 6-inch sandwich, and $7.75 for the foot long.
Individual branches are free to change prices according to their discretion. It was also said that by April 1, Subway in the United States will make their grilled chicken strips antibiotic-free.
Subway global dietitian Lanette Kovachi, RDN noticed that the customers focus on the positive nutrition the food can give them. And they're sure that the antibiotic-free meat was something the customers wanted. The company is still making changes and customers can expect that within the next two to or three years, they will be using antibiotic-free turkey and antibiotic free beef and pork by 2025.
In January 2015, Subway stopped using artificial flavors or preservatives and also promised to remove all the artificial ingredients in their soup, sandwiches, soups and cookies by the end of 2016, Fox News reported. According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index, Subway was at the 77th spot in August. They are 1.3 percent lower than last year and a 6-percent drop from 3 years ago.
