Hummus Filling Machine in Auckland / New Zealand
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Auckland / New Zealand food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in New Zealand: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus and bean dip cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production). A servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%, then a roll-film membrane seals each cup. For New Zealand producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and arrives after an 8-12 week lead time. The CE-marked machine is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, 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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Hummus Packaging for Auckland / New Zealand Producers
Hummus is the SDH-R's signature product. The servo-driven volumetric piston filler handles classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon herb, and every other hummus variant with consistent fill weights and clean cup edges. Chickpea-based products have a medium-to-thick viscosity that the SDH-R's adjustable piston stroke manages precisely — from smooth restaurant-style hummus to chunky rustic blends with whole chickpeas and pine nuts.
New Zealand's dairy industry is the country's largest export earner, with Fonterra and smaller processors producing world-class dairy ingredients and finished products. Auckland's food-manufacturing sector serves the domestic NZ market and exports to Australia (NZ's largest trade partner under CER/ANZCERTA), Southeast Asia, and China. The growing NZ hummus market mirrors Australia's trajectory, with Countdown, New World, and PAK'nSAVE all expanding their fresh-dip ranges.
Hummus Packaging in New Zealand: What Local Producers Should Know
New Zealand's food economy rests on pastoral farming and horticulture, with dairy country in Waikato, Taranaki and Canterbury and produce from Pukekohe, Hawke's Bay and Nelson. Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch hold much of the consumer market, with Māori, Pacific, Chinese, Indian and European communities shaping tastes. The domestic market is compact, so many makers run varied short batches for supermarkets, independents and cafes, and for export to Australia, the Pacific and Asia. Quick changeovers and automated filling and lidding help small teams meet those demands.
Two islands, a Cook Strait ferry link and long north-south road runs make cold-chain planning important. The Ministry for Primary Industries administers the Food Act 2014, alongside the Australia New Zealand Food Standards Code. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, tool-free strip-down, optional CIP and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that regime. New Zealand's biosecurity rules apply to imported equipment and wood packaging, so raise freight questions when requesting a quote.
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Why the SDH-R Excels at Hummus
Servo-Driven Piston Accuracy
Volumetric piston filling delivers ±0.5% weight accuracy across classic, chunky, and whipped hummus textures — critical for retail compliance and cost control.
Multi-Component Capability
Fill hummus base + olive oil drizzle + paprika garnish in a single cup pass. Up to three filler stations work simultaneously for layered presentations.
MAP Nitrogen Flushing
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with nitrogen, extending refrigerated hummus shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days for retail distribution.
Quick Flavour Changeover
Switch between classic, garlic, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, and other flavours in under 15 minutes via PLC recipe recall and tool-free hopper swap.
SDH-R Configuration for Hummus
Service & Logistics in Auckland / New Zealand
Ocean freight from Canadian west-coast ports to Auckland. Typical delivery 11–15 weeks. AS/NZS 3000-compliant 230V/50Hz electrical. MPI food-safety documentation support.
Hummus Products We Fill in Auckland / New Zealand
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Auckland / New Zealand
Fully automatic process — no manual labour required
Cup Denesting
Empty cups are automatically separated from a nested stack and placed into the rotary table carriers. The pneumatic denester handles round, square, and rectangular cups from 2oz to 32oz — standard formats for hummus packaging in Auckland / New Zealand.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of hummus and dispenses it into the cup. Servo control adjusts stroke length and speed per recipe, maintaining ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across production runs for Auckland / New Zealand retail compliance.
Membrane Heat Sealing
Roll-stock film is drawn across the filled cup and heat-sealed to create a tamper-evident, airtight membrane. Temperature, pressure, and dwell time are individually controlled to match your specific film and cup material.
Snap-On Lid (Optional)
A pick-and-place mechanism applies a consumer-friendly snap-on lid over the membrane seal. This two-barrier system provides tamper evidence and reclosability — the standard expected by grocery retailers.
MAP Nitrogen Flush (Optional)
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with food-grade nitrogen before sealing. For hummus, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Auckland / New Zealand.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: New Zealand
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in New Zealand?
A hummus filling machine from Hummus Pack starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with extra fillers for oil or toppings, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom cup tooling. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team replies with a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in New Zealand?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. New Zealand customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. The machine is CE-marked, has a 12-month warranty, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Auckland / New Zealand?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Auckland / New Zealand. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.