John M. Wigglesworth Ph.D. REHS/RS, CPFS, PCQI

John M. Wigglesworth, Ph.D., REHS/RS, CPFS, PCQI is a retired seafood technologist and consultant with over 34 years of experience working in the seafood sector. He holds advanced degrees in Food Science and Technology and professional registrations in Food Safety and Public Health. After completing his Ph.D., he served as Technical Director for Ecuadminsa SA, a vertically integrated shrimp company in Ecuador. He then moved to Central America and worked for Seafarms International as Technical Director for the company's aquaculture and processing operations in Honduras, Venezuela, and the U.S. He has worked for seafood importers Mazzetta Company LLC and Chicken of the Sea Frozen Foods, sourcing seafood globally to supply foodservice, retail, and club outlets. He also worked for two Fortune 500 restaurant companies, Darden Restaurants and Brinker International, and a grocery retailer, Southeastern Grocers, with senior technical responsibility for seafood and other food products. His last position was Head of Supply Chain Assurance for the Aquaculture Stewardship Council in the Netherlands.

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Shrimp Processing: Safety, Quality, and Manufacturing of Raw and Frozen Products

Shrimp facilities must utilize their processing systems to reduce risks from external hazards and manufacture safety and quality into their products
John M. Wigglesworth Ph.D. REHS/RS, CPFS, PCQI
December 19, 2025

This article focuses on the fundamentals of shrimp processing and the various steps in which facilities can manage food safety and quality challenges to generate wholesome and safe products for global markets.


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