May 14, 2025
It’s not enough to keep machines running; today’s operations must be faster, more consistent, and more efficient than ever before. Meeting these challenges requires real innovation in equipment…
April 23, 2025
Soybeans are not created equal. High-quality, identity-preserved soybeans like non-GMO, organic, or high-protein varieties offer distinct advantages in nutrition and traceability. However, preserving the integrity of these soybeans…
April 16, 2025
Previously, I’ve written about the shelf life of soy ingredients made with Insta-Pro equipment, such as Full-Fat soymeal, ExPress® soymeal, and ExPress® soy flour. As we have learned…
March 12, 2025
The most effective way to produce high-quality Textured Soy Protein (TSP) is through precise and controlled extrusion processing. This ensures optimal protein functionality, superior texture, and consistency, which…
September 4, 2024
As harvest season arrives, it’s important to recognize the differences between processing new crop and old crop soybeans. Freshly harvested, new crop soybeans typically have higher moisture content…
July 10, 2024
Through rigorous development and internal testing, we have refined a set of best practices that ensure a stable and efficient extrusion process for extruding corn. Typically, extruding corn,…
July 3, 2024
The Insta-Pro engineering team works hard to provide customers with plant design & equipment innovation support. Being able to work directly with Insta-Pro customers is special in having…
March 13, 2024
Insta-Pro International is more than just an equipment company. Our primary goal is to ensure all customers’ successful incorporation of Insta-Pro equipment into their processes for consistent, superior-quality…
December 27, 2023
To finish off an exciting and productive 2023, we want to share with you one of our most viewed and most shared blogs of the year! Process…
December 20, 2023
To finish off an exciting and productive 2023, we want to share with you one of our most viewed and most shared blogs of the year! Basics…
July 19, 2023
As the agricultural industry continues to grapple with increasing global food demand, feed mill operators are constantly seeking innovative solutions to enhance efficiency, productivity, and the overall sustainability…
July 5, 2023
Feed milling is the process of grinding and processing feed ingredients into a form that is suitable for animal consumption. The feed milling process can be divided into…
May 24, 2023
As Insta-Pro is constantly expanding and fine-tuning our equipment and technologies, we thought it would be important to provide a guide to summarize the key aspects of our…
April 26, 2023
Textured Soy Protein (TSP) is a common plant-based protein source for human consumption. It is often used as an economical alternative or partial replacement for animal-based protein sources. …
April 12, 2023
A common question that arises when a company analyzes making texturized soy protein (TSP) is whether to make it from expeller or Hi-Pro (Solvent meal). Below is…
March 15, 2023
Many broiler producers buy in local ingredients and then mill (grind & mix) and deliver their own feed. Some broiler producers just pick up the phone and order…
February 22, 2023
As you have read this month, over years of continuous technological advancements and market demand, Insta-Pro has developed an innovative processing solution for corn extrusion. This has been…
February 8, 2023
Corn is one of the largest plant-based food sources in the world and is used extensively in feeding poultry and livestock. Corn contains protein, fiber, moisture, and oil…
