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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 jobs easy. And, availability in up to 5 colors assists in HACCP/FSMA complianc …

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 our food safe products based on quality, performance and customer recommendations. And, we bundle them based on best use to make shopping easier and faster for our cust …

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” in 2011. As of September 2018, all breweries - regardless of size - must comply. It can b …

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 leading cause of death from foodborne illness, or food poisoning, in the United States. Each year, 1,600 Americans contract listeriosis. …

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 …