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Expert Guides for Food Packaging

In-depth articles on automatic filling machines, servo-driven technology, production optimization, and food packaging automation from the Hummus Pack engineering team.

Published by Hummus PackCalgary, Alberta, CanadaSpecifications sourced from SDH-R engineering dataEditorial policyLast updated: October 16, 2026

Buyer Guide 10 min read

Piston Filler vs Pump Filler: Which Dosing System Is Right for Your Dip and Sauce Line?

Piston filler vs pump filler for dips and sauces: compare piston, peristaltic, lobe and auger dosing. SDH-R: ±0.5% accuracy, up to 30 CPM. Request a trial.

2026-10-16Read Article

Compliance 10 min read

Food Labeling Requirements for Dips and Spreads: FDA, CFIA and EU Rules (Including Sesame)

Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads: FDA, CFIA and EU rules, including sesame. See how ±0.5% fill accuracy supports net quantity. Ask our team.

2026-10-14Read Article

Buyer Guide 11 min read

Types of Food Packaging Machines: A Buyer's Guide to Filling, Sealing and Wrapping Equipment

Food packaging machines explained: fillers, cup and tray sealers, VFFS, wrappers and end-of-line gear. See where our 30 CPM SDH-R fits, then request a quote.

2026-10-14Read Article

Production 10 min read

How Is Hummus Made Commercially? The Hummus Manufacturing Process Step by Step

How is hummus made commercially? See each step from chickpea cooking to sealed cups, and where a 30 CPM rotary filler fits. Request a quote today.

2026-10-14Read Article

Business Guide 10 min read

How to Start a Hummus Business: Licensing, Production, Packaging and Equipment

How to start a hummus business: licensing, co-packer vs own kitchen, labeling and when to automate with a 30 cups/min filler from $45,000 USD. Get a quote.

2026-10-14Read Article

Shelf Life 10 min read

How Long Does Hummus Last? Shelf Life of Store-Bought and Fresh Hummus

How long does hummus last? Opened, unopened, homemade and frozen ranges, plus how nitrogen MAP stretches fresh dips from 7-10 to 30-45+ days. Get a quote.

2026-10-14Read Article

Buyer Guide 10 min read

Multi-Component Filling: Packaging Layered Dips & Parfaits in One Cup

Multi-component filling for layered dips, topped hummus and parfaits: up to 3 fillers in one pass, up to 30 CPM, ±0.5% base accuracy. Request a quote.

2026-10-08Read Article

Technology 10 min read

Cup Sealing Machines Explained: Film, Foil Lids & Tamper-Evident Seals

How cup sealing machines work: heat-seal film vs foil lids, tamper-evident seals, the top cause of seal failure, MAP nitrogen flushing and QA checks for dips.

2026-08-05Read Article

Buyer's Guide 7 min read

How to Automate Hummus Cup Filling: A 2026 Buyer's Guide

Learn how to automate hummus cup filling in 2026: ROI and payback math, signs you've outgrown manual filling, and a step-by-step path to 30 cups per minute.

2026-07-16Read Article

Guide 7 min read

Fresh Dip Packaging: Filling & Sealing Tzatziki, Pesto & More

How to fill and seal fresh dips — tzatziki, pesto, sour cream, labneh and more — in retail cups. Viscosity, MAP shelf life, changeover and the SDH-R.

2026-07-14Read Article

Technology 6 min read

MAP & Nitrogen Flushing: Extending Cupped-Dip Shelf Life

How a modified atmosphere packaging cup filler uses in-line nitrogen flush to extend hummus shelf life from ~7-10 to 30-45+ days for retail. MAP, explained.

2026-07-11Read Article

Pricing 9 min read

What Does a Cup Filling & Sealing Machine Cost in 2026?

Cup filling machine price guide for 2026: honest cost ranges by tier, what drives the price, total cost of ownership, and payback. SDH-R from $45,000 USD.

2026-07-09Read Article

Guide 6 min read

Salsa, Sauce & Guacamole Cup Filling

Filling salsa, sauce or guacamole into cups? See how to handle particulates, viscosity and oxidation with the right cup filling machine - and get a quote.

2026-07-07Read Article

Guide 7 min read

Scaling Your Hummus Production Line

A roadmap for scaling your hummus production line from hand-filling to an automatic rotary filler-sealer: capacity planning, retail readiness, and a phased plan.

2026-07-04Read Article

Buyer's Guide 12 min read

Automatic Hummus Filling Machine Buyer's Guide

What food producers must know before buying: throughput, filler types, sealing options, certifications, pricing, and evaluation criteria.

2026-03-15Read Article

Technology 9 min read

7 Benefits of Servo-Driven Filling Machines

Why servo-driven filling delivers superior accuracy, lower maintenance, faster changeovers, and better efficiency vs. pneumatic systems.

2026-02-28Read Article

Production Planning 10 min read

Maximize Output in Minimal Floor Space

Practical strategies to increase packaging throughput without expanding your facility. Why compact rotary machines deliver more output per sq ft.

2026-02-10Read Article

Comparison 11 min read

Rotary vs. Inline Filling Machines Compared

Rotary vs. inline filling machine comparison: throughput, footprint, changeover time, multi-component capability, and total cost of ownership.

2026-01-22Read Article

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