Automatic Filling for Australia & Oceania
Australia’s hummus, dip, and yogurt categories are among the fastest-growing in the world. Hummus Pack supports Australian and New Zealand producers — from Sydney and Melbourne artisan brands to Perth and Auckland co-packers — with the SDH-R servo-driven rotary cup filling and sealing machine.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Australia: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For Australian and New Zealand producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered on an 8-12 week lead time. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, with installation and training details confirmed in your quote.
- SpeedUp to 30 cups/min (18–25 in production)
- Fill range50–500 g at ±0.5% accuracy
- Cup sizes4–16 oz standard; 2–32 oz custom
- PriceFrom $45,000 USD
- Lead time8–12 weeks from order
- Built inCalgary, Canada · 12-month warranty
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Australian consumers have embraced hummus, tzatziki, and Mediterranean-style dips at remarkable rates over the past decade — and the SDH-R is configured specifically for Australian electrical standards (230V / 50Hz), AS/NZS compliance requirements, and the export patterns of Australasian producers shipping into Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Food-grade 304 stainless steel, CIP sanitation, and 30 cups-per-minute throughput give Australian producers the capacity to scale.
Food Packaging in Australia: What Local Producers Should Know
Australia pairs a large dairy sector and productive fresh-produce regions with a food culture shaped by Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Vietnamese, Chinese and Indian communities, so cup-packed dips, spreads, dairy and sauces are part of everyday shopping. Most manufacturers cluster around Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, with Adelaide and Perth anchoring their own regions. Product reaches shoppers through supermarket chains, independent grocers, delis and a busy cafe and catering trade, often with private-label runs alongside a producer's own brand. High award wages make manual filling and lidding costly, which is where automation earns its place.
Distance defines the cold chain here: product travels by refrigerated road freight between far-apart capitals, often through hot summers, so a reliable seal and optional nitrogen MAP help protect shelf life. Food businesses work to the FSANZ Food Standards Code, enforced by state and territory authorities and local councils. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, tool-free strip-down, optional CIP and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that regime. Imported equipment also faces Australian biosecurity checks, so raise freight questions early.
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Australia & New Zealand Service Support
How we support food producers in Australia — from initial shipping through commissioning and long-term service.
AS/NZS Electrical Compliance
Machines built to 230V single-phase / 50Hz Australian standard with AS/NZS 3000-compliant wiring and lockable mains isolator. Three-phase 400V options available for higher-capacity hopper configurations.
Food Safety & HACCP
Fully compliant with Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) and HACCP-ready — all product-contact surfaces are food-grade 304 stainless steel with CIP sanitation and tool-free breakdown.
Pacific Rim Logistics
Ocean freight from Canadian west-coast ports to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Fremantle, and Auckland. Typical delivery window is 10–14 weeks including transit and customs clearance through Australian Border Force.
Remote Commissioning & Support
Full remote commissioning support via video link, comprehensive documentation, and Siemens or Allen-Bradley PLC with multi-language English HMI. Phone and email support during Australasian business hours.
Key Australian & Oceania Markets We Serve
From New South Wales’ private-label dip manufacturers to Victoria’s Mediterranean-heritage brands and New Zealand’s dairy-based spread innovators, the SDH-R supports producers across Australasia.
Sydney / New South Wales
Private-label hummus, tzatziki, and dip manufacturers supplying Coles, Woolworths, and Aldi.
Melbourne / Victoria
Mediterranean-heritage brands, yogurt producers, and gourmet dip co-packers.
Brisbane / Queensland
Emerging artisan hummus and Mediterranean spread brands, foodservice co-packers.
Perth / Western Australia
Regional hummus, tzatziki, and dip producers supplying WA supermarkets and HoReCa.
Adelaide / South Australia
Specialty dip, pesto, and Mediterranean-food producers leveraging local olive and almond supply chains.
Auckland / New Zealand
Dairy-based dips, yogurts, hummus, and export-oriented spread producers shipping to Australia and Asia.
Popular Australian Product Applications
Australia’s dip and yogurt aisles are among the most innovative in the world — the SDH-R packages every cup-format paste food.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Australia
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Australia?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Australia?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports Australian and New Zealand customers directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote. It is CE-marked, carries a 12-month warranty, and we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Ready to discuss a machine configured for Australia?
Contact Hummus Pack for a personalized quote including freight, commissioning, and compliance documentation for Australia. The SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD and ships with a 12-month warranty.