Drive Reliable Feed Production with Advanced Monitoring Systems
May 21, 2025
For over 50 years, Insta-Pro International has led the way in grain extrusion and oil pressing, with a focus on durable, efficient equipment that meets the demands of…
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Processing for Smarter, Stronger Feed Production
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…
Real-Time Quality Control: The Standard for Soy Processing Plants
May 7, 2025
Customers frequently ask us, “what rapid/real-time sample testing ensures consistent feed quality and nutritional precision for my high-shear dry extruded soymeal?” Along with answering which analyses correlate to…
Heat Damage Insights from Lysine Ratio & Benefits of Extrusion
April 30, 2025
The processing method and parameters of raw soybeans into soymeal can impact quality, like deactivating anti-nutritional factors effectively. With any thermal treatment, caution must be taken to not…
Preserving Identity with High-Shear Dry Extrusion
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…
Mechanical Extrusion – A Perfect Pairing of Preservation & Stability
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…
High-Shear Dry Extrusion Reduces Anti-Nutrients for Improved Digestibility
April 9, 2025
Thermosensitive anti-nutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, urease, lipoxygenase, and lectins, are found in several oilseed crops but are at high levels in soybeans. Most concerning, urease and…
Not All Oilseeds are Equal – Extrusion Captures Hidden Value
April 2, 2025
When it comes to oilseeds and grains, many assume they are interchangeable commodities with little variation. However, this could not be further from the truth. Differences in processing…
TSP – High-Protein Recipes
March 28, 2025
Our focus on Textured Soy Protein processing has been on the nutritional & operational aspects of creating & consuming TSP. However, one question that may arise as a…
Versatile Uses of TSP Around the World
March 26, 2025
As more people seek sustainable, high-protein food options, textured soy protein (TSP) has become a popular choice in various food applications. Made using high-shear dry extrusion, TSP is…
Meet Growing Plant-Based Protein Demand with High-Quality TSP
March 19, 2025
Demand for quality plant-based proteins is being driven by consumers desire for more sustainable and nutritious food. According to a recent Bloomberg projection, plant-based proteins could make up 7.7%…
How Textured Soy Protein (TSP) is Made
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…
Industry Insights of Textured Soy Protein (TSP)
March 5, 2025
The textured soy protein (TSP) industry is experiencing significant growth, driven by increasing consumer demand for plant-based proteins and health consciousness. TSP serves as an accessible and versatile…
Buy It – Potential Feed Cost Savings For Broiler Producers Buying ExPress®
February 26, 2025
The poultry industry is continuously evolving, driven by the growing global demand for poultry products. To meet this demand, selecting efficient feeding strategies and high-quality dietary ingredients is…
Make It – Cost Savings For Broiler Producers Making ExPress®
February 19, 2025
Feed is one of the most significant production costs in poultry operations; therefore, focusing on the digestibility of ingredients and optimizing feed-to-gain ratios is essential for improving efficiency…
Cost Savings on Swine Diets with ExPress® Soymeal
February 12, 2025
For pork producers, using ExPress® meal can result in diet cost savings and an increase in their bottom line. University feeding trials have shown that ExPress® meal has…
Reduce Dairy Costs While Boosting Productivity
February 5, 2025
We often get asked, “Which feed ingredients have the biggest impact on input costs and performance for dairy?”. One improvement you can make is to use high-quality ingredients,…
How Much You Can Save With Improved Layer Feed Conversion
January 29, 2025
In 2022, Virginia Tech University conducted a feeding trial that compared Insta-Pro ExPress® soy meal with Conventional soybean meal (SBM) in layer diets. The results showed an improved…
