September 17, 2025
South and Central America have experienced a growing expansion in demand for producing high-quality, sustainable protein solutions, and Insta-Pro’s ExPress® soy, used to create Textured Soy Protein (TSP),…
September 3, 2025
Myanmar’s vibrant agricultural landscape continues to play a vital role in Southeast Asia’s food supply. Corn has become a major driver of both domestic feed production and regional…
August 13, 2025
Consumers today are seeking quality, protein-rich ingredients and buy with an emphasis on sustainably produced food. For nearly 30 years, Insta-Pro ExPress® technology has been utilized to process…
July 30, 2025
Oilseeds like canola, flax, and sunflower are categorized as high-oil seeds, containing anywhere between 30% and 50% oil. Due to this elevated oil content, standard processing methods are…
July 23, 2025
When it comes to processing sunflower seed for oil extraction, high-shear dry extrusion offers a highly effective method, particularly when dealing with the inherent variability of the seed.…
July 9, 2025
Corn Soy Blend (CSB) is a fortified food product made from milled corn and soybeans, usually enriched with vitamins and minerals. Used widely in humanitarian and food aid…
June 18, 2025
The particle size of corn and other cereal grains is a key factor to consider, given that it affects nutrient digestibility and growth performance of pigs. Grinding corn to…
June 11, 2025
In swine production, feed cost makes up more than 60% of the total, and within that cost, energy concentration is the most expensive component. Therefore, the definition of…
June 4, 2025
There are many advantages to amino acids in swine diets that can reduce costs when utilized effectively, but first, what are they? Amino acids are the components of…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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%…
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…
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…
January 22, 2025
The ExPress® process, powered by Insta-Pro International’s equipment and expertise, stands out for producing highly nutritious soy meal. Our team of engineers and nutritionists are confident in our decades…
