Success = Expansion Possibilities
August 20, 2015
In the extrusion business, luck does not determine success. The quality of the products you produce and sell is what dictates your future. It has been said that…
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Soybean Fields Then and Now
August 13, 2015
Warm temperatures forced me to break out my short pants for the weekend and my 9 year old daughter happened to notice an ugly scar on my right…
Extruded Flaxseed for Omega-3 Fatty Acid Enriched Eggs and Meat
August 6, 2015
In previous articles, I have discussed omega-3 fatty acids – how to get more in your diet, and why that’s a good idea in terms of health. In…
The Importance of Good Communication
July 30, 2015
In order to start or grow a business, some regions of the world find it necessary to import raw materials and/or machinery to establish or expand a functioning…
Is There True Value in Housekeeping in my Facility?
July 23, 2015
Housekeeping is valuable for many reasons. • It is much easier to repair clean equipment • A dirty machine has to be cleaned prior to working on it…
Local Parts Availability
July 16, 2015
Extrusion machine operators are usually looking for, and find ways to make, extrusion machines more efficient or more convenient to use. Insta-Pro Intl extruders are known to endure through years…
Quality Ingredient for Dairy Producers Results in Improved Efficiency
June 29, 2015
The Global Dairy published an article last month about the latest group of dairy producers who had lost their milk contracts, and were looking for a new place…
Key Factors in Developing Vendor Relationships
June 4, 2015
We often discuss the importance of developing a partnership with our customers, but another very important relationship is the one we have with our vendors. Without strategic partners,…
What Goes into a Business Plan?
June 4, 2015
Business plans are required by most financial institutions and lenders to evaluate the value of their investment into your business. When considering a customer for leasing, Insta-Pro will…
Chipotle Understands Final Products Are Only as Good as Their Raw Materials
May 28, 2015
Chipotle Mexican Grill recently announced that they had completed their transition, with a few qualifiers, to only using non-GMO ingredients in their food products. Interestingly, many of the…
Egg Producers Benefit from Extruded Soybeans and ExPress® Meal
May 21, 2015
The US and Canadian egg industries are major suppliers of high quality protein in the form of shell and liquid eggs for consumer and food processors’ convenience. In…
Importance of Good Operators in a Production Line: Part 2
May 14, 2015
In a previous blog, I discussed how operators play a key role in running an efficient operation. This week I will take that discussion a step farther and outline…
Avian Influenza: Sterilization Through High-Shear Dry Extrusion
May 7, 2015
The recent avian influenza outbreak in Iowa and Minnesota has raised public and industry concerns around facility bio-security and the proper care and disposal of animal carcasses. In this…
Key Role of an Operator in the Business
April 23, 2015
High quality equipment, ingredients and employees are three main factors that go into running a successful business. One thing I have noticed over the years is that while…
Why Amino Acid Digestibility Matters
April 16, 2015
Amino acid digestibility has been a popular topic in my past blogs and trade journals as an important measure of protein quality and that higher digestibility is better. However,…
Economics of Feed Formulation for Broilers
April 8, 2015
Poultry nutritionist face a variety of different challenges when calculating the best formulation for feed. In the February 2015 issue of WATT Poultry USA, Gary Thorton discusses a recent…
Safety: A Key Ingredient In Productivity
April 2, 2015
Equipment and employee safety is key in maintaining a successful business. In a previous blog I discussed the need for proper equipment cleaning, but I did not address on…
Producing Animal Proteins in Hot Climates
March 26, 2015
I recently attended a conference in Dubai, and had the pleasure of speaking with people who are working to improve local food and feed production in the region. …