Wenche Emblem Larssen is the Research Manager for the Seafood Processing research group at Møreforsking and holds a degree in Food Science from NMBU. Her research focuses on seafood quality, with particular emphasis on chemical and sensory evaluation of raw materials and food products.
Wenche has expertise in optimal catch handling and live transport of shellfish, where ensuring good animal welfare and reducing physiological stressors are essential for maintaining product quality.
She has authored more than 20 scientific publications on seafood quality and over 50 scientific reports. She has extensive experience in project management and research collaboration in both national and international projects.
Wenche serves as Chair of the Norwegian Sensory Network (NSN) and is the Norwegian represetative in the European Sensory Science Society (E3S). In recent years, she has also served as a judge for the NutraIngredient Awards.