Filling Machines for Melbourne & Victoria
Melbourne and Victoria are Australia's Mediterranean food heartland — the state's large Greek, Italian, and Lebanese communities have built a thriving hummus, dip, and yogurt manufacturing sector that serves the national market. Melbourne's food industry is the second-largest in Australia, with the city's northern and western suburbs hosting dozens of food manufacturers. Victoria's strong Greek-Australian heritage is directly reflected in the state's dominance of tzatziki, taramasalata, and Mediterranean dip production.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Victoria, 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%. In Victoria, the SDH-R is built in Calgary, ships after an 8-12 week lead time, and is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team. It is CE-marked, 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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Food Packaging in Victoria: What Local Producers Should Know
Victoria is Australia's dairy heartland, with Gippsland and the Western District supplying a deep processing sector, while the Goulburn Valley and the Werribee market gardens send fruit and vegetables to Melbourne's food makers. Melbourne's Greek, Italian, Lebanese, Turkish, Vietnamese and Indian communities, plus a cafe culture the city is known for, keep demand strong for fresh dips, spreads, dairy and sauces in cups. Producers sell through supermarkets, independent grocers, markets and foodservice. With high award wages, automated filling and lidding lets a small team run consistent volumes.
Melbourne's port, its airport and the Hume and Princes freeways give producers road, sea and air access, but summer heatwaves make the cold chain unforgiving. Dairy businesses answer to Dairy Food Safety Victoria, while most other food makers deal with their local council and the state health department under the FSANZ Food Standards Code. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, tool-free strip-down, optional CIP and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that scrutiny, and optional nitrogen MAP can extend refrigerated shelf life.
Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in Melbourne / Victoria
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Melbourne / Victoria food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Melbourne / Victoria
Melbourne's food manufacturing is concentrated in the northern suburbs (Epping, Thomastown, Campbellfield) and western suburbs (Laverton, Sunshine, Derrimut). Victoria's dairy industry — centered in Gippsland and the Western District — supplies raw materials for yogurt and cream-based dip production. Melbourne's reputation as Australia's food capital drives innovation in premium and artisan dip products, with small producers scaling from farmers' markets to national retail distribution.
Service & Logistics
Ocean freight to Melbourne port. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. 230V/50Hz Australian standard. Remote commissioning and video support during AEST business hours.
Application Guides for Melbourne / Victoria
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Victoria
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Victoria?
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 Victoria?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary before it ships, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Victorian customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. It is CE-marked, has a 12-month warranty, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Melbourne / Victoria?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Melbourne / Victoria, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.