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It is estimated that 30% of drains in food and beverage production facilities test positive for Listeria. Is Listeria lurking in your Brewery or Food Processing Plant floor drainage systems? What is Listeria? In the past 20 years, Listeria Monocytogenes has become a major concern to the food industry. The CDC estimates that Listeria is the third [...]

If tubes and valves are on your cleaning list, we’ve got the best brushes for you. Our selection of FDA-compliant and durable Vikan Tube & Valve Brushes are perfect for your brewery, winery or food/beverage production facility. Helically wound,13 gauge stainless steel shafts makes them chemically resistant, flexible and strong. Low absorption polyester bristles and polypropylene grips make tough cleaning [...]

We know that brewing is a labor of love… and that 90% of your work is cleaning. We’ve developed four Brew Kits, exclusive to Union Jack, just for you! Based on core products used by brewers for cleaning and material handling needs, our kits help make your job easier and keep your brewhouse and beer clean. Union Jack chooses [...]

The Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA) of 2011 (pronounced “fiz-muh”) requires that breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries follow Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) to keep consumers safe. This may seem like a daunting task for breweries that are just getting started or have a small staff. The regs were originally designed for food manufacturers until the FDA deemed beer “food” [...]

Reduce rack maintenance and barrel damage with our sanitary and durable Rack-Master™ plastic wine barrel racks. Unparalleled impact strength, compatibility with existing barrel rack systems and a warranty offering twice the coverage of the nearest competitor, results in a thoughtfully designed solution for your barrel rack needs. Great for wineries, breweries and distilleries - they are especially ideal for tasting [...]

A Workhorse for Your Facility - We’ve selected a quality hopper that has proven itself as a must-have storage and bulk material handling workhorse. Our high performance hopper is designed for optimal use in your food processing, pharmaceutical / health & nutrition, agricultural and industrial facility. It is ideal for handling a variety of materials: powders and granules, cereals, tablets [...]

The NC Craft Brewers Conference and Trade Expo (NC CBC) is just around the corner! We invite you to drop by our booth (T37) to talk about how we can help make your job easier. It’s important that your brewery has the proper cleaning and material handling tools to stay FSMA compliant. Union Jack offers a great selection of [...]

When it comes to material handling in any food and beverage facility, choose a shovel that is food contact approved, lightweight, color-coded, and durable. Next up in Union Jack’s Product Battle Series is the “Shovel Battle” ... how will yours stack up? Increase your Shovel IQ When it comes to material handling in your food & beverage [...]

We love our pets, but did you know that cats in the brewery may get you in trouble with the FDA? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulates beer as food. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 21 CFR Part 117, which all breweries must comply with, require the use of pest control to protect ingredients like [...]