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With the current need for increased sanitation and diligence due to the COVID-19 outbreak, protecting your staff and consumers is more important than ever. Cleaning, material handling and personal protective equipment (PPE) with antimicrobial qualities can add a critical extra layer of protection and microbe-fighting capability to your sanitation practices. The use of antimicrobial and hygienically-designed cleaning products reduces the spread of [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]