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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 rooms! All heavy-duty plastic construction The unique, one-pie …

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 and caplets, fertilizers, ashes, metals and detergents to name a few. It’s also valuable for bu …

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 safety regulations - namely the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) . T …

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 FDA-compliant, color-coded and stainless steel products designed for today’s brewery requirements, including sturdy spent grain containers and lids. Come by to see our …

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 risk for not taking food safety seriously. The ultimate consequences of poor sanitation may be severe in terms of loss of sal …