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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 prevent bumps from machinery and tools from cracking the bins. Most importantly, they meet the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA …

No matter your brewery’s size, you are now officially required to comply with a set of FDA regulations defined by the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). One important set of these regulations (21 CFR 117.95) deals with properly storing, labeling, and tracking the removal of spent grain. FDA audits are currently happening and increasing – here’s what you need to know if your spent grain is being sold/given to farmers for animal consumption: Spent grain must be held in a manner that …