Unique Process

Fresh-Processed Makes All the Difference

Oishii Aquaculture

To break the conventional taste and expectation of shrimp, you have to start at the beginning. OISHII shrimp are harvested in a way more similar to pork, cattle and chicken industries - where product is brought in a live state and processed immediately to preserve taste & texture.

Small batch
proximity farming

Rapid, live transportation from farm to plant

Processed live for absolute freshnesss

Small Batch Proximity Farming
Not quite moving mountains, but pretty close.

Shrimp farms require vast amounts of acreage for ideal growing environments. A typical shrimp farm is hours, if not up to a day, away from the processing facilities.

Preserving ultimate freshness is key in the OISHII program, so we made large land commitments to put farms within minutes, not hours or days, of our production plants.  

These large land consolidations of plants and farms dedicated to OISHII shrimp took over a decade worth of planning and construction.
Oishii Live Raw Shrimp

Farm to Factory
Live Shrimp Transportation

To eliminate water absorption and to maintain the highest standard of quality, Oishii shrimp are transported live to the factory in aerated barrels. This method of care is more similar to cattle, pork and chicken industries, where the animal arrives live until it is humanely euthanized.

processing at the peak of freshness
Truly Fresh Processing

Fresh Processing
Unparalleled Care Results In a Superior Shrimp

The moment Oishii transportation arrives to the factory, Oishii Shrimp go through a cycle of water baths that thoroughly rinse and clean the shrimp. Water temperature is close to 0 °C, which immediately euthanizes the shrimp. 

This processing time from live to humanely euthanized is incredibly short for the seafood industry. When typical times range from hours to days, this shortened timeline ensures that firmness, texture, and low levels of drip loss that Oishii Shrimp are known for.

Common Questions

  • How are Oishii Shrimp processed in comparison to traditional methods?

    Oishii Shrimp are brought to the plant live via aerated transport, similar to aquariums. Upon receival, shrimp are put into an ice bath. The temperature shock is instantaneous and the shrimp’s body & nervous system functions cease immediately. All further processing occurs after this procedure to ensure shrimp are not being handled live.


    Typically, the standard in the industry is to bring raw material in via ice vats/slurry to keep the product cold during its 4-8 hour trip from farm to plant. During this time, the raw deceased shrimp typically picks up water weight and has a soak effect to the product.


    This standard process has been completely eliminated in the Oishii program. Oishii shrimp arrive live to the plant and are processed immediately. This rapid process is similar to how the chicken, poultry and pork industries have operated for decades. The moment mortality occurs, protein and molecular structures begin to break down inside the body, no matter if it’s a shrimp or cattle. During the Oishii program, we lessen the time from live to frozen within 4 hours, in comparison to the 12-16 hours typically seen.

  • How do I purchase Oishii Shrimp?

    Oishii Shrimp is only available to companies conducting business in the food service and grocer sector.  


    It is currently not a direct to consumer purchase. For your local vendor please use the contact us page.

  • I am interested in carrying Oishii Shrimp in my business, how do we get in touch?

    Please contact Mazzetta Company, LLC via the Foodservice contact page.

  • What certifications does Oishii Shrimp have?

    Oishii Shrimp is currently BAP 3-star certified and is in progress of attaining 4-star certification. 


  • Claims of Oishii Shrimp?

    Oishii Shrimp are completely all-natural. All shrimp are free from artificial preservatives, phosphates and antibiotics. There are no added hormones meaning the shrimp is 100% chemical-free.

  • Where is Oishii Shrimp produced?

    OIshii Shrimp come from Thailand and Vietnam and are produced under strict supervision and guidance to ensure the highest level of quality is achieved.


    Both are the ideal environment for Oishii Shrimp due to their climate and relation to our quality assurance team locations.

  • Ingredients of Oishii Shrimp?

    Shrimp, water, salt.

  • Is this the only “processed from live in Asia” shrimp product available?

    Mazzetta Company, LLC & CP Foods are not the first to utilize live processing in the shrimp industry. We do believe we are the first to offer a product like Oishii Shrimp on an extensive scale with so many meticulous details to ensure the product quality despite the size of operation. The planning and organization of Oishii Shrimp program has been in development for nearly a decade.

  • What size is Oishii Shrimp available?

    A majority of Oishii shrimp will be U15 and larger. Currently we can offer U8, U10, 8/12, 13/15, 16/20, 21/25 and 26/30. Additional sizes and formats are in development.

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