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](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section4) - [ Critical control points for food and beverage filters ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section5) - [ Case Study: Improving filter life on whisky char removal ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section6) - [ Protect your people, product, and process with Amazon Filters ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section7) - [ Why us? ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section8) Contents Download PDF Contents - [ Introduction ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section1) - [ Why are food and beverage filters important? ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section2) - [ Utility management ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section3) - [ How are food and beverage filters used in manufacturing? ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section4) - [ Critical control points for food and beverage filters ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section5) - [ Case Study: Improving filter life on whisky char removal ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section6) - [ Protect your people, product, and process with Amazon Filters ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section7) - [ Why us? ](https://www.amazonfilters.com/resources/how-are-industrial-filters-used-in-food-and-beverage-production#section8) ### Download PDF ## Introduction About‭ [4‭ ‬billion metric tons](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2020-12-15/no-more-hunger-how-to-feed-everyone-on-earth-with-just-the-land-we-have) ‬of food is produced worldwide each year‭. ‬Aldi‭, ‬the UK’s favourite supermarket‭, ‬is supplied with‭ [175‭ ‬tons](https://www.aldi.co.uk/grocery/meet-our-suppliers) ‬of carrots every week alone‭. ‬Growing‭, ‬sourcing‭, ‬manufacturing‭, ‬packaging‭, ‬and distributing all this food is no small task‭. ‬And‭ ‬almost every manufacturing step involves a filter‭.‬ From the steam that’s used to clean the bottling production line‭, ‬to the gas used to sterilise storage tanks of liquids in volume‭, ‬filters play a critical role in beverage production‭. ‬Today‭, ‬80%‭ ‬of the world’s wine is filtered to some degree‭.‬ These unsung heroes keep products clean and free from contaminants like sediments‭, ‬particles‭, ‬and bacteria‭.‬ They also help to prevent production line problems that lead to product recalls and damaged brand reputations‭. ‬In December 2021‭,‬‭ ‬a Kinder production facility in Belgium detected salmonella in a buttermilk tank‭. ‬150‭ ‬people‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬mainly children‭ ‬‮–‬‭ ‬became unwell‭ ‬and Kinder recalled four‭ [product lines](https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/further-kinder-products-recalled-following-an-outbreak-of-salmonella)‭. ‬Sales of their products‭ [plummeted](https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/news/further-kinder-products-recalled-following-an-outbreak-of-salmonella) ‬as a result‭.‬ > **4‭ ‬billion metric tons = ‬food produced‭ ‬worldwide each year** ![A big winery plant](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Introduction-1.jpg?width=1200&height=447&name=Introduction-1.jpg) ## Why are food and beverage filters important? #### Food manufacturers have a difficult job‭. ‬They must keep facilities running smoothly and keep both retailers and customers happy‭.‬ Products must be high quality to build and keep a loyal customer base‭. ‬To keep the production line operational and efficient‭, ‬it’s important to invest in reliable equipment‭. ‬Operational costs like staff‭, ‬energy consumption‭, ‬and equipment‭ repairs also need consideration‭. ‬Remaining compliant with food production‭ and safety regulations is paramount‭. ‬And employee safety‭, ‬well-being‭, ‬and retention are important‭, ‬too‭.‬ #### Where do filters come in‭? ‬They help companies to‭:‬ **Follow food safety standards‭. **Standards help ensure that food is safe to eat‭, ‬meets hygiene and‭ ‬welfare requirements‭, ‬and descriptions don’t mislead consumers‭. When unsafe food has left the facility‭, ‬businesses must withdraw the product from the market and make consumers aware of the problem‭. ‬Filters remove contaminants from food and drinks‭, ‬impurities from‭ ‬the air‭, ‬and sterilise equipment‭.‬ | Regulator: | Key regulations: | | --- | --- | | **UK regulator:** Food Standards Agency (FSA) | Food Standards Act 1999, Food Safety Act 1990, The Food Safety Order 1991, General Food Law | | **European regulator:** The European food safety authority (EFSA)  | Federal Food Law  | | **US regulator:** The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA)  | Federal Food Law |   **Optimise performance‭.‬ **Food manufacturers must create quality products‭, ‬meet production requirements‭, ‬and stay profitable‭. ‬That means operating efficiently and effectively without downtime or product loss‭. ‬The right filters will result in less downtime‭, ‬more product production‭, ‬and better quality‭.‬ **Enhance the food experience for customers‭.‬ **Filters reduce the risk of product recalls and improve product quality‭. ‬For example‭, ‬water that’s hard or has impurities in it can flatten‭ [carbonated drinks](https://www.amazonfilters.com/industry/soft-drink-filtration?hsLang=en). ‬And food production equipment that’s not properly sterilised can grow unwanted bacteria and cause illness‭. ‬With the right filters‭, ‬the risk of this happening is much lower‭. ‬Cleaning the packaging with culinary steam before sealing can keep it free from any unwanted microbes and extend its shelf life‭. ‬This all adds up to a better experience for customers as they can trust the products to be safe and fresh‭.‬ ![Filter being applied to a machine](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Why%20are%20they%20important.jpg?width=1200&height=447&name=Why%20are%20they%20important.jpg) ## Utility management #### Utilities support the manufacture of food and are‭ ‬an important factor in final product quality‭.‬ Handling and treating utilities well contributes to smooth and efficient operations‭. ‬This is especially important in food and beverage production because standards of cleanliness are so high‭.‬ All utilities have the potential to cause contamination‭, ‬so manufacturers need to follow standards relevant to their use‭. ‬For example‭, ‬plant steam won’t touch any produce‭, ‬whereas culinary steam will‭. ‬That means the steam will have different quality requirements‭. ‬ Having the best quality utilities for their intended use is a good manufacturing practice‭. ‬This will prevent problems and safeguard processes‭. ‬It also means manufacturers won’t need to do as much to the utilities to meet the necessary quality standards‭.‬ **Example** In the UK‭, ‬tap water is safe for human consumption so will need minimal treatment depending on retailers’‭ ‬requirements‭. ‬In the US‭, ‬around 10%‭ ‬of the drinking water supply isn’t safe for human consumption‭. ‬If a facility is in one of these unsafe areas‭, ‬they’ll need to do a lot more to make the water safe for use in production‭.‬ Once you’ve sourced the best quality utilities you can‭, ‬filters act as a‭ ‬safeguard for your operations‭.‬ ![Utility management](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Utility%20management.jpg?width=1200&height=447&name=Utility%20management.jpg) ## How are food and beverage filters used in manufacturing? Filters are integral to the‭ ‬[food production process](https://www.amazonfilters.com/industry/food-and-beverage-filtration)‭. ‬Here are a few of the ways filters can contribute to a high-quality final product‭. ‬ ### Filtering the product ![Beer_Icon](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Beer_Icon.svg) ### Beer and wine Sediment in drinks produces a visible haze‭, ‬reduces the product’s shelf-life‭, ‬and makes it less appealing to drink‭. ‬The clarification and stabilisation processes remove unwanted particles such as sugar‭, ‬protein‭, ‬tartrate‭, ‬and yeast through filters‭. ‬These processes de-haze the drinks and help to keep them stable‭. ‬If they’re unstable‭, ‬they can continue to ferment after bottling and the all-important flavour will change‭.‬ Removing unwanted particles through a‭ [‬filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/industry/food-and-beverage-filtration?hsLang=en) ‬with a reliable‭, ‬consistent‭ ‬throughput gives drinks a better appearance‭, ‬longer shelf life‭, ‬and consistent taste‭. ‬It’s important to choose a filter with the right micron rating for the drink you’re making and organisms present‭, ‬as this can vary and mean different filters will work best for the job‭. ‬Be wary of a one-size-fits-all approach‭. ‬Otherwise‭, ‬you could start making a new blend of red wine and find that your filter blocks mid-batch‭. ‬ #### Top tip Make sure there’s synergy between the prefiltration and filtration stages of your process‭. ‬Choose a solution that protects prefilter membranes and helps to extend throughputs and minimise costs of more expensive upstream filters‭.‬ ### Filtration in the production process ![Apple_Icon-1](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Apple_Icon-1.svg) ### Fruits and vegetables Some fresh produce gets picked and washed before going to a supermarket‭. ‬These are the ones sturdy enough to withstand a wash before getting packaged or sold individually e.g‭., ‬apples and carrots‭. ‬Manufacturers will also wash and prepare fruits and vegetables for ready-to-eat salad bags or fruit boxes‭.‬ Water gets filtered before washing to remove microbial contaminants‭ ‬e.g‭., ‬listeria and salmonella‭. ‬Some supermarkets have strict quality requirements to remove cryptosporidium‭, ‬too‭. ‬If present in‭ ‬the water supply‭, ‬this can cause cryptosporidiosis‭.‬ #### What is cryptosporidium? Cryptosporidium is a parasite that causes cryptosporidiosis‭. ‬Cryptosporidiosis causes diarrhoea‭, ‬stomach cramps‭, ‬vomiting‭, ‬and fever‭. ‬Both the parasite and illness are also known as‭ ‬“Crypto‭.‬” Filtering water also removes microbes and fungal spores‭, ‬eliminating‭ ‬contaminants that cause food to spoil faster‭. ‬This is an easy way to extend‭ ‬the shelf life of a product‭.‬ ![Dairy_Icon](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Dairy_Icon.svg) ### Dairy Cultured products need strict‭, ‬efficient‭, ‬and consistent processes to prevent microflora and phage in the production line‭. ‬Phages are viruses that destroy the lactic acid needed to make yoghurt and cheese‭. ‬This slows fermentation and compromises the texture and flavour of the final product‭.‬ #### Dairy producers can’t eradicate phages, but using gas filters can help to prevent them from contaminating produce. To maintain product quality‭, ‬any gas that contacts dairy products in storage tanks must be filtered so it’s sterile‭. ‬This prevents microbial contamination and spoilage‭. ‬The sterile gas is used to‭:‬ - Fill tanks with makeup air to the correct differential‭ ‬pressure while ingredients or cleaning liquids are added‭, ‬mixed‭, ‬or emptied to avoid collapse - Inject product‭ (‬e.g‭., ‬yoghurt‭) ‬into pots - Purge product if overfilled #### Steam filters are also used in dairy production to clean the steam‭ ‬ from pressurised systems before it touches any produce or equipment‭.‬ Steam is used to‭:‬ - Sanitise tanks‭, ‬filler heads‭, ‬and other food surfaces - Increase the shelf life of products like UHT milk - Control the temperature and consistency of a product - Open packaging before filling - Blanch or peel fruits and vegetables Filters must be able to deal with bulk condensate and be compatible with food and beverage quality standards‭, ‬e.g‭., ‬produce culinary-grade steam‭. ‬Poor quality steam can result in damaged filtration systems‭, ‬contaminated final product‭, ‬and incomplete sterilisation due to the build-up of condensate‭.‬ A‭ ‬[dairy filtration](https://www.amazonfilters.com/industry/dairy-filtration?hsLang=en)‭ ‬supplier should be able to optimise your current performance and offer guidance on pipework and condensate trap layout for steam filtration‭, ‬too‭.‬ #### Types of filters used in‭ food‭ ‬&‭ ‬drink manufacturing The filter needed depends entirely on what’s produced and the process step‭, so it’s always a good idea to talk to an‭ expert ‬first‭. ‬Here are some examples of‭ what can work‭:‬ | Use | Filter type | | --- | --- | | Clarification of microbiological stabilisation of wines, beer, bottled water, etc. | [Membrane filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/membrane-filters/supapore-vp-beverage-filters) [Pleated cartridge filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/pleated-filters/supapleat-hfc) | | Prevention of biofilm on filters used to protect membranes in process water systems | [Anti-microbial melt blown depth filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/depth-filters/contour-kilbac) | | Removal of contaminants using the SupaCarb range | [SupaCarb filters](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/activated-carbon-filters) | | Removal of cryptosporidium | [Pleated depth filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/pleated-filters/supapleat-ii) | | Venting of storage tanks | [Vent filter](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/membrane-filters/supapore-tp-screw-thread-vents) | | Production of culinary-grade steam | [Steam filter with pleated sintered metal fibre](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/stainless-steel-filters/stainless-steel-filters) | ![Brewing](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Food%20manufactoring.jpg?width=1200&height=447&name=Food%20manufactoring.jpg) ## Critical control points for food and beverage filters All food businesses must have a management plan based on the Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point‭ (‬[HACCP‭](https://www.food.gov.uk/business-guidance/hazard-analysis-and-critical-control-point-haccp))‬ ‬principles‭.‬ As they’re required by law to produce food that’s safe to eat‭, ‬a HACCP plan helps manufacturers to identify critical points in their process where there’s a risk to safety‭. ‬The plan outlines biological‭, ‬chemical‭, ‬and physical food safety hazards and precautions to minimise these risks‭.‬ ### Food businesses must follow these seven principles‭:‬ **1‭.‬Identify and list potential hazards** - Conduct a hazard analysis‭ - ‬Specify control measures **2‭.‬ Determine Critical‭ ‬Control Points‭ (‬CCP‭)‬** **3‭.‬ Establish critical limits** **4‭.‬ Set up a monitoring system** **5‭.‬ Create a corrective‭ ‬action plan** **6‭.‬ Validate‭, ‬verify‭, ‬and review** **7‭.‬ Keep a record** When it comes to filtration as part of your production process‭, ‬check the‭ ‬ integrity of your filters at each critical control point to ensure they’re capable‭ ‬of delivering against requirements‭. ‬These apply to‭:‬ - Prefiltration - Mixing and storage tanks - Intermediate production steps - Ingredients - Final processing and packaging ![Worker checking soft drinks](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Critical%20Control%20Points.jpg?width=1400&height=522&name=Critical%20Control%20Points.jpg) ## Case Study: Improving filter life on whisky char removal ### **The problem** Storing whisky in charred barrels adds flavour and colour‭. ‬But small particles of charred wood fall into the whisky during maturation‭. ‬This needs filtering out before bottling and drinking‭.‬ [At our customer’s distillery](https://www.amazonfilters.com/case-study/improving-filter-life-whisky-char-removal)‭, ‬their large format pleated polypropylene filters were blocking‭. ‬The blockage issues changed depending on the whisky type and barrels used‭. ‬This led to extra time spent on changing filters and higher operational costs because of the need for replacement cartridges‭. ‬ #### They asked us to propose a more‭ appropriate filter solution‮… ### The solution ‬The particulate load on [pleated depth filters](https://www.amazonfilters.com/products/filter-cartridges-and-capsules/pleated-filters) should be even through the depth of the filtration media‭. ‬This allows the filters‭ ‬to hold the largest amount of dirt and maintain the flow rate‭. ‬The filtration efficiency varies through the depth to achieve a balance of filtrate quality and filter lifetime‭. ‬The efficiency required on each layer depends on the particle size distribution‭ ‬in the fluid filtered‭. ‬ To understand where blockages were occurring‭, ‬we examined a used filter and analysed its layers‭. ‬As the charred wood is easy to‭ ‬see we could locate where the blockages were forming‭.‬ ![Picture4](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Picture4.png?width=1163&name=Picture4.png) The 10-micron filter they were using was mainly removing particulate on the second layer‭. ‬The upstream layer was too open so wasn’t capturing much particulate‭. ‬The second layer had too high an efficiency which was causing the filter to block‭.‬ We customised our SupaPleat HFC filter with three layers‭, ‬including a thicker upstream layer‭. ‬This had the same filtration area‭ ‬as the client’s original solution but with better pleat separation‭. ‬This is important because if the pleats are too close together it can cause particulate to bridge across the pleats‭. ‬This means the full surface area of the filtration media isn’t used‭.‬ ### The outcome Our solution removed particulate evenly across the layers of the filter‭, ‬increased the throughput by 20-30%‭, ‬and maintained flowrate‭. ‬The filters no longer block prematurely so the client doesn’t have to change filters as often and has a solution that’s better value for money‭.‬ ![Burning in a barrel](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/AdobeStock_476500232.jpg?width=1200&height=403&name=AdobeStock_476500232.jpg) ## Protect your people, product, and process with Amazon Filters **Creating a safe‭, ‬efficient‭, ‬and cost-effective production facility isn’t easy‭. ‬Especially against the backdrop of inflation and stringent food safety standards‭. ‬**Having a HACCP plan will help identify and track potential risks‭, ‬but don’t underestimate the small changes that can have a big impact‭. ‬ Filters are an integral part of quality assurance in the food and beverage industry‭, ‬so make sure you have the right solution for your needs‭. ‬Partner with a‭ [filtration supplier](https://www.amazonfilters.com/industry/food-and-beverage-filtration?hsLang=en) ‬who understands your market and processes‭, ‬can offer expert advice‭, ‬and will help you get the best ROI‭.‬ ![Worker looking at board](https://www.amazonfilters.com/hs-fs/hubfs/amz01/Pages/Resources/Pillar%20pages/Protect.jpg?width=1200&height=447&name=Protect.jpg) ## Why us? ### For over 35‭ ‬years‭, ‬our team of experts has designed‭, ‬manufactured‭, ‬and installed innovative filtration solutions for businesses‭ ‬worldwide‭.‬ Today‭, ‬we’re one of the world’s leading filter manufacturers supported by‭ years of industry knowledge‭, ‬we deliver high-quality‭, ‬reliable‭, ‬and accredited filtration solutions to your exact specifications‭.‬ We help you focus on producing high-quality products and services‭, ‬and worry less about the filtration process‭.‬ - Exceptional project turn-around times - Competitive‭, ‬cost-effective pricing - Industry-leading technology ## Prevent contamination and **ensure product purity** Whether you need solutions for process water filtration or want to improve the shelf life of your final product, you can rely on our solutions. 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