Food & Beverage Filtration
Our engineers have spent years perfecting and developing an extensive portfolio of filtration solutions for the Food & Beverage industry.
We understand that there are many applications that make up the industry, each with their own unique requirements and filtration needs.
We improve product quality and help you achieve consistent results
For many years, our engineers have dedicated their expertise to developing and refining a comprehensive range of filtration solutions for the food & beverage industry. We understand that this industry encompasses a wide variety of applications, each with its own specific filtration requirements and challenges. Whatever your application, filtration is an essential part of your process. This is why we work closely with our customers to implement filtration solutions that help improve product quality and meet the requirements of the food & beverage industry.
Whether you require clarification, prefiltration, microbial control or final filtration, our food & beverage filtration specialists put their expertise at your service to help ensure that the products you manufacture are of the highest quality and safe for consumption. Our expertise also enables us to help you optimise your processes and filtration costs.
Key filtration challenges in the food & beverage industry
Product Quality
Clarify fluids and reduce particles, suspended solids and contaminants that could affect product quality, while preserving organoleptic characteristics.
Microbial Control
Reduce microbial load and secure sensitive process stages to minimise contamination risks and contribute to product stability through to packaging.
Process Protection
Protect downstream membranes and equipment against premature fouling and contaminants to maintain process reliability.
Operational Performance
Optimise filter service life, control differential pressure, reduce consumable changeout frequency and minimise production downtime.
Where does filtration fit into your process?
Filtration can be used at multiple stages of production, from raw material preparation through to final product packaging.
Our solutions for the beverage industry
For over 20 years, Global Filter has designed and manufactured filtration solutions specifically for the wine industry. From clarification through to final filtration, our solutions help control turbidity, fine lees and unwanted microorganisms while preserving the wine’s organoleptic characteristics.
From fermentation through to final filtration, Global Filter helps breweries achieve beer clarity and brightness by reducing residual yeast and particles while contributing to product stability prior to packaging.
From clarification through to final polishing, Global Filter helps spirits producers control particles and haze, particularly during chill filtration, while preserving the product’s aromas and organoleptic characteristics.
Learn how Global Filter can help with your spirits production
Our solutions cover the filtration of water, syrups, CO₂ and process utilities to reduce contaminant load, protect equipment and secure critical process stages through to packaging.
Learn how Global Filter can help with your soft drink production
Global Filter provides filtration solutions across multiple process stages to control particulates and protect the process while preserving the natural characteristics of the water through to bottling.
Learn how Global Filter can help with your bottled water production
Our expertise also extends to a wide range of other food & beverage applications, including cider, dairy products, food ingredients, fruit juices, hard seltzers, sugar cane and corn syrup.
Food & Beverage Filtration Case Studies
Discover real-world examples of filtration solutions implemented to address our customers’ process challenges.
Soft Drinks
Optimising syrup, cider and sweetener filtration.
Reduced filtration costs, extended filter service life and reduced waste.
Bottled Water
Optimising a bottled water filtration process.
A solution tailored to the quality requirements and production process of bottled water.
Dairy Products
Cheese brine filtration.
A microbial control solution without heat treatment, helping preserve final product quality.
Beer
Optimising filtration at a Czech brewery
Elimination of pasteurisation, a 90% reduction in waste volume and final filtration at 0.45 µm.
Spirits
Polishing filtration for herbal liqueurs.
Filtration down to 0.2 µm to achieve consistent clarity while preserving the product’s organoleptic properties.
Edible Oils
Securing a critical filtration stage at 95°C.
Filter bag replacement intervals increased threefold and maintenance costs reduced by 67%.
Beer
Preserving the organoleptic quality of beer.
Pleated microglass filter cartridges tested for their organoleptic impact while helping optimise filtration costs.
Wine
Filtration solution for the wine industry.
Reliable filtration and technical support to meet process requirements.
Seafood
Optimising reverse osmosis system prefiltration.
Rapid filter replacement with a high-performance solution to improve process reliability and operational continuity.
Compliance with Food & Beverage Industry Requirements
In the food & beverage industry, selecting a filtration solution requires careful consideration of product safety, food-contact requirements and material control. Global Filter – Filtration Group SAS manufactures filter elements suitable for these demanding environments and relies on recognised standards and certifications to meet the specific requirements of food and beverage manufacturers.
Our filtration solutions meet recognised quality and compliance standards, including ISO 9001 and applicable FDA requirements, as well as the European Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 and Regulation (EU) No 10/2011, depending on the products concerned.
Specific certifications :
Halal Certification – HQC Europe
The Halal certification issued by HQC Europe (Halal Quality Control) confirms that the products concerned are manufactured in accordance with applicable Halal requirements. It covers areas including the selection and control of raw materials, manufacturing process control and the prevention of cross-contamination.
Kosher Certification – BCKE
The BCKE (European Kosher Certification Bureau) Kosher certification confirms that our products comply with strict Kosher dietary requirements. Beyond religious requirements, this certification provides the industry with additional assurance regarding quality, cleanliness and component traceability throughout the production process.