Market highlights from Core Market Research 2026 underscore growing demand for membrane filtration systems across dairy processing applications. The global membrane filtration market for food and dairy products is projected to reach about $10 billion by 2035, with a compound annual growth rate of approximately 8.5%.

Ultrafiltration, microfiltration, nanofiltration and reverse osmosis technology are increasingly used to improve product stability, enhance nutrient profiles and support operational efficiency in milk, whey and related ingredients streams. These membrane techniques help processors meet quality requirements while supporting consumer demand for minimally processed, clean-label products.

According to Verified Market Reports 2025, as dairy producers continue to emphasize product consistency and clean-label formulations, membrane systems play an increasingly central role in applications ranging from protein concentration to lactose reduction and microbial control. Investments in membrane filtration equipment remain strong in key regions such as North America, which dominates the dairy products membrane filtration equipment market, and Asia Pacific, where improvements in processing capabilities and rising dairy consumption are both driving growth.

These trends reflect broader industry priorities, including waste reduction, resource recovery and overall sustainability; membrane technology help processors boost yield while managing both energy and water footprints. As 2026 progresses, processors adopting these systems expect to see improvements in efficiency, quality and operational resilience, reinforcing membranes' role as critical tools in modern dairy production.

Learn more at the Membrane Technology Forum

The annual Membrane Technology Forum, hosted by Dairy Foods magazine and the American Dairy Products Institute, is the premier live event in the commercial membrane and membrane technology sector. This event covers key concepts and innovations for the sector, from the fundamentals of membrane technology, fouling and cleaning, to emerging technologies and applications with real world case studies that highlight challenges, proposed solutions and results. 

The Membrane Technology Forum serves processors, plant managers, engineers, chemists, equipment manufacturers, research and development, sales and marketing specialists, technicians and other industry professionals.

The program features a series of two dedicated educational tracks, each with short, informative technical sessions covering current topics and emerging trends. Attendees will gain fresh ideas, trusted data and proactive solutions to help their companies evolve with changing trends in membrane technology.

The Membrane Technology Forum also features a select group of innovative and forward-thinking suppliers on hand to demonstrate their new technologies and products designed to improve processing operations.

The 2026 Forum will take place June 15–17 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Bloomington – Minneapolis South in Minneapolis, Minn.

Learn more and register at dairyfoods.com/membrane-forum