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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 …

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 …

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 facility, you need to consider a number of factors in the tools/utensils you use to ensure you are FSMA and HACCP compliant. Otherwise, you could be …

We love our pets, but did you know that cats in the brewery may get you in trouble with the FDA? The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) regulates beer as food. Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) 21 CFR Part 117, which all breweries must comply with, require the use of pest control to protect ingredients like grains. Cats are not an approved method. Be prepared for your next audit with the FDA or Dept. of Agriculture by understanding the FSMA requirements and how they impact your brewe …

Floor squeegees play a critical role in wash-down and hygiene in your facility. Make sure you are compliant and using the most effective, durable and economical tool for the job. Next up in Union Jack’s Product Battle Series is “The Squeegee Battle” ... how will yours stack up? Increase your squeegee IQ Squeegees are a wash-down workhorse and a mainstay for keeping your facility clean and dry. If your squeegee is heavy, ineffective at moving water, or made of wood and screws, you're l …