Farm Harvest: Shrimp are carefully harvested from aquaculture farms using nets or pumps to minimize stress and ensure product quality. Workers employ specialized equipment and techniques to efficiently gather shrimp from the ponds or tanks.
Wild-Catch Collection: For wild-caught shrimp, fishing vessels utilize various methods such as trawling or shrimp traps to capture shrimp from their natural habitats. Crew members work to retrieve the catch while adhering to sustainable fishing practices and regulations.
Sorting : Upon harvest, shrimp are sorted based on size, species, and quality. Workers meticulously inspect the catch and separate shrimp into different categories to meet specific market demands.
Washing : Shrimp undergo thorough washing to remove debris, dirt, and any contaminants picked up during harvesting. This step ensures the cleanliness and hygiene of the shrimp before further processing.
Deheading and Deveining: Shrimp are processed to remove the head and the digestive vein along the back. This step enhances the appearance and taste of the shrimp and is typically performed using automated machinery or manual labor.
Peeling: Depending on market preferences and product specifications, shrimp may undergo peeling to remove the shell, tail, and sometimes the vein. This process improves the convenience of consumption and culinary preparation.
Cooking (if applicable): Some shrimp products may undergo cooking processes such as boiling, steaming, or grilling to enhance flavor, texture, and shelf life. Cooked shrimp are then cooled and prepared for further processing or packaging.
Freezing: Processed shrimp are rapidly frozen using blast freezing methods to preserve freshness, maintain texture, and extend shelf life. This step ensures that the shrimp remain in optimal condition during transportation and storage.
Packaging :: Processed shrimp are carefully packaged in various formats, including bulk packaging, retail-ready packaging, or value-added configurations such as skewers or pre-cooked meals. Packaging materials are chosen to ensure product protection and integrity during transportation and storage.
Quality Assurance : Shrimp products undergo thorough quality checks at each processing stage, including sensory evaluation, microbiological testing, and chemical analysis, to ensure adherence to international standards and customer expectations for safety and compliance.
Documentation : Export documentation, meticulously prepared in compliance with destination country regulations, undergoes thorough review to ensure smooth customs clearance and port authority procedures.
Logistics: Shrimp products are transported in refrigerated trucks or containers to export terminals, ensuring temperature control and quality, overseen by logistics coordinators for timely delivery and adherence to schedules.
International Shipping : Shrimp products are shipped internationally via ocean freight, with route and carrier selection based on cost-effectiveness and transit time, employing tracking systems for safe and timely delivery to destination ports.
