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title: "From 4 Hours to 20 Minutes: Fastfeed Transforms Dairy Powder Induction"
description: Discover how a dairy manufacturer reduced batch time from 4 hours to 20 minutes using the Admix Fastfeed. Achieve faster powder induction, better product quality, and lower maintenance with this powerful inline high shear mixer.
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# [From 4 Hours to 20 Minutes: Fastfeed Transforms Dairy Powder Induction](https://admix.com/en/blog/from-4-hours-to-20-minutes-fastfeed-transforms-dairy-powder-induction)

 Written by [Admix](https://admix.com/en/blog/author/admix) | June 18, 2025

A manufacturer producing [ice cream mix, cultured dairy drinks, and shelf-stable flavored milk](https://admix.com/industries/hygienic-sanitary-industrial-mixing/food-and-beverage/dairy-industry) was struggling with inefficient powder incorporation. Relying on a traditional Tri-Blender setup and considering a Likwifier upgrade, the company faced frequent challenges: poor powder flow, long batch times, and inconsistent product quality.

Enter the Admix Fastfeed®. Upon evaluating the process, the local Admix Representative quickly identified that a [**Fastfeed inline powder induction and dispersion system**](https://admix.com/hygienic-sanitary-industrial-mixing-equipment/fastfeed-powder-induction-dispersion-system) would outperform the proposed bottom-entry high shear mixer alternatives.

## Why Fastfeed Beat the Competition

Compared to traditional **high shear mixers** and bottom-entry **industrial mixers**, the Fastfeed offered:

- **Lower project cost**
- **Reduced horsepower and energy use**
- **A smaller equipment footprint**
- **Ergonomic powder loading for improved operator safety**
- **Superior powder wet-out and particle reduction**
- **Less wear and tear = lower maintenance**

The Fastfeed was installed in a recirculation loop near the batch tank, pulling liquid cream at **600 pounds per minute** from totes while inducting powdered ingredients at an impressive **200 pounds per minute**. The first batch of ice cream mix was perfectly smooth—no fisheyes, no clumps, no rework.

## Real Results in Real Time

Not only was powder incorporation seamless, but the team also tested chocolate chip induction. What once took **4 hours** was reduced to **just 20 minutes**—without compromising texture, viscosity, or flavor distribution. The plant staff was amazed, and the R&D Director remarked, *“I could watch the Fastfeed run all day long.”*

This is a clear win for **inline mixing**, especially in high-viscosity dairy and beverage applications. Whether you're incorporating stabilizers, emulsifiers, sweeteners, or inclusions like chocolate chips, the Fastfeed delivers the performance needed for modern processing demands.

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