Category: Oilseed Processing

Good news for oilseed processors: the plant protein market is heading towards an all-time high. A new research study by The Insight Partners projects that plant protein is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.2% from 2019-2027 to reach a value of 28 million USD by 2027. Processors have the potential for high profits…

When prepared correctly, plants are a nutritional and low-cost source of protein for animal feed. The soybean is especially valuable as a food source because of its high protein content and favorable amino acid profile. However, soy also contains several enzymes that can negatively impact nutrition and potentially harm animals and humans. Cooking and drying…

Oil oxidation, also known as rancidity, is a challenge that all processors in the edible oil industry must face. There is no avoiding oxidation – oil is always in a state of oxidation, and the process cannot be stopped completely. However, oxidation can be limited with certain steps. What is oil oxidation? Oxidation is an…

There are a few situations that can rapidly diminish profits at an expeller press processing plant. Along with the most common downfalls like unnecessary downtime and inadequate seed preparation, leaving oil in the meal has about the same result as, well, lighting your wallet on fire. To maximize profits, processors should aim to reduce the…

To be effective when processing with an expeller, operators must monitor and adjust several variables. A new batch of material or a different seed type will inevitably respond differently than the last. Everything from the storage of the raw seeds, upstream preparation, and wear on machine parts can impact the expeller-pressed oil process results and…

Pursuing green initiatives in any industry can be difficult, but it can be particularly challenging for the oil milling industry. Regardless of whether oilseeds are processed for consumption, non-edible products like soap, fuel, or animal feed, the financial margin for error is slim. The decision to make changes to long-established practices or invest in new…

The “bigger is better” mantra has been touted for centuries, and the oilseed industry is no stranger to it. A few decades ago, processing 10-20 metric tons per day (MTPD) of oilseed was considered sizeable. Now, the average plant processes several hundred tons of oilseed per day.  Enhanced machinery, the use of chemicals, and the…

The original oil expeller press was invented in the late 1800s by Anderson International’s founder, Valerius D. Anderson. This patented mechanical screw press design was a radical departure from hydraulic presses used at the time. The Anderson expeller’s primary advantage was that it allowed for continuous oil extraction and the processing of large quantities of…

Rising health consciousness among consumers is driving demand for healthier product alternatives in restaurants, on grocery store shelves, and in the beauty aisle. Buzzwords like ‘clean,’ ‘natural,’ and ‘organic’ dominate product labels across these industries. The oil industry has not escaped this trend and has experienced a transformation over the past several years to meet…