April 1, 2026
The amino acids that make up proteins are critically important in any diet. Typically, in order to build proteins, all amino acids are needed. Commercial diet formulations often focus on…
March 25, 2026
There are several times when we talk with customers who use the terms “extruder” and “expander” interchangeably. Conceptually, it is easy to see why this can happen. Both have barrels…
March 18, 2026
While both extrusion and expansion are designed to process full-fat soy thermally, their nutritional outcomes are not equal. Differences in shear, temperature, and residence time translate into measurable…
March 11, 2026
When processing full-fat soy, the goal is simple but critical: unlock protein and energy while protecting nutrient integrity. The way soy is processed directly influences amino acid availability…
March 4, 2026
Over the past decades of my time at Insta-Pro, I have had the pleasure of developing many long-term successful partnerships with many of our customers throughout Canada and…
February 25, 2026
In livestock production, what animals eat is only part of the equation; how their feed is made matters just as much. For Insta-Pro, manufacturing excellence turns precision engineering…
January 28, 2026
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…
January 21, 2026
With an average 4.7% inflation increase, protein prices across the board remain high. Just like consumers, feed manufacturers are also trying to counter the effects of inflation, causing…
January 14, 2026
Soybeans contain several antinutritional factors. Thermosensitive anti-nutritional factors, such as trypsin inhibitors, urease, lipoxygenase, and lectins, are found in several oilseed crops, but are at high levels in…
January 7, 2026
The poultry industry measures feed conversion ratio (FCR) – the relationship between kg of feed consumed compared to kg of body weight gain – as a performance indicator…
December 17, 2025
Feed accounts for the largest share of poultry production costs, so improving feed conversion ratios is critical. This top blog of 2025 explains how ExPress® soymeal delivers measurable…
October 29, 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…
September 24, 2025
As the poultry and dairy sectors expand rapidly in the Middle East to meet growing consumer demand, the need for high-quality, protein-rich feed ingredients, particularly soy and corn,…
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…
January 15, 2025
The amino acids that make up proteins are critically important in any diet. Typically, in order to build proteins, all amino acids are needed. Commercial diet formulations often focus…
January 8, 2025
Insta-Pro has invested enormous amounts of time and resources in research and development to further our goal of high-quality ingredient production through proper processing. This also means closely…
