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Educational session at the Membrane Technology Forum examines how food and beverage manufacturers are evaluating membrane wastewater treatment technologies as costs, regulatory requirements and water constraints continue to evolve.

Whey, once seen as a byproduct, is now a valuable resource for dairy processors, projected to grow into a $26.24 billion market by 2034. Innovations in membrane filtration and byproduct recovery are driving this shift, enhancing sustainability and protein extraction.

Educational session explores how evolving consumer trends, product innovation cycles and shifting distribution models are reshaping the global beverage landscape.

Rather than serving as a standalone processing step, membrane filtration is increasingly functioning as a tool to optimize multiple aspects of plant performance, from yield and ingredient quality to water and energy use.

Membrane filtration is moving beyond its traditional role as a wastewater treatment tool across the meat, poultry and seafood industries, as processors look to recover value from underutilized streams while reducing water, energy and raw material consumption.

Jay Flynn joins Kovalus to advance the company's Membrane and Eco-Tec businesses across the Americas.

Where conventional ultrafiltration plant processes require a separate pre-filtration manifold to remove debris and particulates, the integrated pre-filter offering combines pre-filtration and ultrafiltration into a single module housing.

Consumer demand for lactose-free dairy is rising, driving the use of membrane filtration to remove lactose while preserving nutrients. The market is projected to reach $12.54B by 2026 and $18.95B by 2035, fueled by lactose intolerance, health trends, and innovation.

Educational session at the 2026 Membrane Technology Forum explores the global cosmetics market shift toward natural bioactive ingredients, driven by advanced extraction technologies such as membrane filtration.

Membrane technology may not be top of mind for meat and poultry operations, but it is becoming increasingly relevant as facilities look for innovative ways to improve water management, optimize byproduct valorization and streamline overall process efficiency.