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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 a stability agent. They come in several forms including dried flowers, plugs or pellets. The toxic component of the plant is unknown, but essential oils, resins, phe …

Union Jack is excited to announce the addition of our new COXREELS® Hose Reels. We hand pick all our products based on quality and performance. COXREELS® is the worldwide leader in the reel industry and has been manufacturing heavy-duty professional grade products of the highest quality since 1923. We now carry three types of hose reels. Our two varieties of professional-grade steel hand crank reels feature a sturdy, one-piece, all welded "A" frame base, low profile outlet riser and open dr …