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  • NEW Plastic Wine Barrel Racks
    January 28, 2020

    NEW Plastic Wine Barrel Racks

    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 [...]
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  • Introducing Our New FDA-Compliant Plastic Hopper
    January 16, 2020

    Introducing Our New FDA-Compliant Plastic Hopper

    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 [...]
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  • Cannabis Food Safety - FDA/GMP Compliance in Manufacturing, Dispensaries and Growers
    November 6, 2019

    Cannabis Food Safety - FDA/GMP Compliance in Manufacturing, Dispensaries and Growers

    With the increase in therapies and other consumer products derived from cannabis and its components, including cannabidiol (CBD), various federal, state and county agencies are beginning to regulate the industry for compliance. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) sets high standards for food and pharmaceutical industries to ensure the safety of the consumer. CBD-based food products fall under existing food [...]
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  • Union Jack Exhibiting at 2019 NC Craft Brewers Conference
    October 24, 2019

    Union Jack Exhibiting at 2019 NC Craft Brewers Conference

    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 [...]
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  • Best Practices for Sanitation in Meat Processing and Poultry Plants
    October 22, 2019

    Best Practices for Sanitation in Meat Processing and Poultry Plants

    Meat and poultry processing plants must meet strict federal standards and regular USDA inspections. The importance of food safety and sanitation is paramount to sustaining profitability and a reputation for quality. Poor sanitation practices can contribute to outbreaks of food borne illnesses. A review of the economic impact of recent product recalls can underscore the [...]
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  • Choosing the Best Food-Grade Shovel For Your Food & Beverage Facility
    October 15, 2019

    Choosing the Best Food-Grade Shovel For Your Food & Beverage Facility

    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 [...]
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  • Proper Care of Your Spent Grain Bins – Brewers’ Best Practices & Helpful Hints
    October 2, 2019

    Proper Care of Your Spent Grain Bins – Brewers’ Best Practices & Helpful Hints

    Make the right choice!Our durable and lightweight MACX® spent grain bins with three runners are the top choice for many craft breweries in the U.S. and Canada. These bins are made of high density polyethylene (HDPE) -- about the strongest, food-grade plastic bin you’re going to find. And this heavy duty plastic is purpose-built, with just enough “give” to help [...]
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  • Are Hops Harmful to Dogs?
    September 10, 2019

    Are Hops Harmful to Dogs?

    Breweries are often pet-friendly places to share a drink with friends. People love their dogs as much as they love beer. But did you know that hops, a key ingredient to a lot of beers, is poisonous to dogs and, more rarely, cats? Hops are the flowers from the plant Humulus Lupulus. Brewers use hops for flavor and as [...]
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  • The "Reel" Deal - New Top Quality Hose Reels from Union Jack
    July 2, 2019

    The "Reel" Deal - New Top Quality Hose Reels from Union Jack

    Union Jack is excited to announce the addition of our new COXREELS® Hose Reels. We hand pick all our products based on quality and performance. COXREELS® is the worldwide leader in the reel industry and has been manufacturing heavy-duty professional grade products of the highest quality since 1923. We now carry three types of hose reels. [...]
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