How Different Dairy Products Are Processed – And Where Membranes Fit In
Dairy processing is often explained in separate pieces: milk processing, cheesemaking, whey handling, lactose production, wastewater treatment. In reality, these are all connected. What happens at one step directly impacts the next.
Simplifying High-Solids Pea Protein Concentration
Pea protein has moved from niche ingredient to core input across food processing. As production scales, concentration becomes one of the more demanding steps in the process. The challenge is maintaining stable performance as solids increase.…
Making Downstream Processing More Economically Feasible
Downstream processing (DSP) in fermentation and enzyme operations involve separations that are ideal for membranes. Unfortunately, conventional membranes in DSP often fight a losing battle against fouling. Every time flux drops, cleaning length and…
Enhancing Wastewater Treatment Capacity in Poultry Processing with ZwitterCo Superfiltration (SF)
A poultry processor planning a major production expansion encountered a significant limitation: the existing wastewater treatment system lacked the capacity to meet future discharge requirements. Installing additional chemically-assisted DAF units…
6 Smart Ways Dairy Processors Can Simplify Membrane Cleaning Programs and Maximize Production Time
For dairy processors, cleaning programs are a critical yet resource-intensive routine directly impacting productivity, operating costs, and sustainability goals. Conventional cleaning programs, while effective, rely heavily on chemicals, significant…
The Price of Performance: Understanding Dairy Membrane Costs
Membrane technology has become indispensable in the dairy industry, enabling processes from milk concentration to whey fractionation. Despite their many advantages, membrane systems come with a variety of operational costs: high specialty chemical…
PAA Reuse 101: Unlocking Hidden Savings in Meat & Poultry Processing
In the industry of meat and poultry processing, maintaining food safety standards while optimizing operational efficiency is critical. One essential component of these operations is peracetic acid, or PAA, a highly effective antimicrobial agent.…
Understanding the Environmental Impact of Poultry Processing and How to Mitigate It
Poultry processing is a fundamental part of the global food industry, ensuring a steady supply of poultry products to meet the growing demands of consumers. However, despite its critical role, the industry faces significant environmental challenges.…
Membranes in Stillage Treatment: The New Recipe for Better CI Scores in Fuel Ethanol Production
In today's ethanol industry, Carbon Intensity (CI) is more than just a buzzword—it's a critical metric that influences the marketability, sustainability, and overall competitiveness of ethanol producers. CI scores reflect the amount of carbon…
Future-Proofing Poultry Processing Plants to Meet Evolving Wastewater Treatment Standards
Poultry processing plants are grappling with the challenges in adhering to evolving wastewater treatment standards, striving to balance compliance with operational efficiency. As these standards become increasingly stringent, the need for advanced…
How Solugen, A Bioprocessing Manufacturer, Increased Efficiency with ZwitterCo
Download Case Study Case Study: The Impact of ZwitterCo Membranes at Solugen Solugen, a leading biotech and clean technology company, has revolutionized the chemical industry through its innovative chemi-enzymatic processes. Their…
