The Big Business of Dairy in Europe
December 3, 2015
Britain’s largest dairy companies, Muller and Arla, are reducing the price they pay farmers for raw milk. Over-production, Russia’s embargo on imports of European food, lower Chinese dairy…
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Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is here…..
November 25, 2015
The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) is the biggest regulatory change to animal feed (which, as I found out, isn’t really a term anymore) producers in decades. I…
Making the Most Out of a Sales Rep Visit
November 19, 2015
As a Regional Sales Director for a company that exports extrusion equipment to over 100 countries, I typically make sales visits to current customers and potential customers…
Expansion & New Equipment Start-up
November 5, 2015
I’ve traveled a lot over the years, but this trip was special in that it was my first start-up for our new Model MS3000 medium shear extruder. We…
Confinement Swine Production in the US – Quality Ingredients Equal Less Waste
October 29, 2015
I recently watched a segment on the McLaughlin Group, a discussion and debate-style TV program, entitled “A Problem of Poop”. You can see it here (the segment begins…
Roasted vs. Extruded Soybeans
October 22, 2015
Having observed the use of soybean roasters for dairy cows as well as for other species, I have always wondered how efficient the roasted soybeans were in digestion.…
Benefits of Recycled Seafood Waste
October 14, 2015
A topic that we here at Insta-Pro Intl think about frequently arose once again in a recent article – food waste. It turns out that about 50% of…
Dry Pet Food Quality
October 8, 2015
If you go through your favorite store or, a specialized pet store, you will find unlimited number of brands, formulas, prices and forms of pet food. But which…
Control Your Process, Control Your Temperature
October 1, 2015
I recently participated in an extrusion short course at Texas A&M University. Insta-Pro International regularly gives presentations and performs equipment demonstrations at Texas A&M. While the course focuses…
Customer Service and Quality Equipment = Success
September 24, 2015
Iowa seems like a long way from Myanmar, but I felt right at home during a recent three day visit for sales training to the Insta-Pro Intl headquarters in Urbandale (a suburb…
Importance of Networking Between Customers, Prospects and Employees
September 17, 2015
Networking between our current customers and prospects helps create mutually beneficial relationships that allow them to share ideas, success stories and also provide insights on what has not…
Mechanical Extraction of Oil from Flaxseeds – Quality Meal and Stable Oil
September 10, 2015
I recently blogged about the use of Insta-Pro Intl– extruded flaxseed as a way to push conversion of more long-chain, omega-3 fatty acids with less flax. When flax…
Service Calls Assist in Continued Success
September 3, 2015
As a member of the service team, I travel around the world conducting start-up training and service calls to current customers. I recently traveled to South America to conduct…
How Safe Are Employees in Your Facility?
August 27, 2015
I have traveled to several countries over the last few years and have seen a big difference in the safety practices in processing facilities. Safety is a job…
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…
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…