Guacamole Filling Machine in Alberta
SDH-R automatic guacamole filling, sealing & cupping for Alberta food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Guacamole filling machine in Alberta: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids guacamole cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Optional nitrogen MAP reduces residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%, and a servo piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. Alberta producers are our home market: the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Support comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct, with no import duties on a Canadian-built machine.
- 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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Guacamole Packaging for Alberta Producers
Guacamole and avocado-based dips are among the most challenging products to package automatically. The product is delicate — chunks of avocado must not be crushed during filling — and extremely sensitive to oxidation, turning brown within hours without proper atmosphere control. The SDH-R addresses both challenges: the low-shear servo piston fills gently while integrated MAP nitrogen flushing removes oxygen to preserve the signature green colour and extend shelf life.
Alberta's food manufacturing sector is anchored by dairy processors, prepared-meal companies, and a growing artisan food scene in Calgary and Edmonton. The province's strong agricultural base — canola, beef, dairy, honey — feeds directly into value-added food production. Calgary's Food and Beverage Processing Hub and Edmonton's food incubators support startups transitioning from hand-packing to automated production. As the machine's birthplace, Alberta is where every SDH-R is assembled, tested, and quality-checked before shipping worldwide.
Guacamole Packaging in Alberta: What Local Producers Should Know
Alberta's food sector grows from beef, canola, wheat, barley and pulses, with irrigated vegetable, corn and sugar-beet land around Taber and Lethbridge in the south and fast-growing populations in Calgary and Edmonton. Producers make dairy, dips, sauces, ready meals and plant-based foods for Alberta grocery chains, restaurants and export. Newcomers from the Middle East, South Asia, the Philippines and China broaden demand for specialty fresh foods. Labour costs are rising, so automated cup filling and sealing helps small and mid-sized plants grow.
Alberta's highways, the Queen Elizabeth II between Calgary and Edmonton, Highway 1 east and west, and the Yellowhead, connect producers to BC ports and the Prairies. Cold winters and chinook swings in the south test the cold chain. Alberta Health Services oversees food premises in the province, while cups sold to other provinces or exported need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. The SDH-R's 304 stainless build, tool-free strip-down and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit these demands.
Machine details: Guacamole filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Why the SDH-R Protects Avocado Products
Low-Shear Gentle Filling
The servo-driven piston moves at controlled speed to fill chunky guacamole without crushing avocado pieces. Adjustable stroke rate preserves product texture.
MAP Prevents Browning
Nitrogen flushing displaces oxygen in the headspace before sealing. Guacamole maintains green colour and fresh flavour for 30–45 days vs. 3–5 days without MAP.
High-Speed Retail Packaging
Package guacamole into 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, or 16oz retail cups at 30 per minute — fast enough for co-packers supplying major grocery chains.
Easy Batch Changeover
Switch between mild, spicy, chunky, smooth, or flavoured guacamole variants in under 15 minutes with PLC-stored recipe parameters.
SDH-R Configuration for Guacamole
Service & Logistics in Alberta
Alberta customers have direct factory access at 4049 74 Ave SE, Calgary. Same-day spare parts, in-person training, factory visits, and on-site commissioning are standard. No freight charges for Calgary-area pickup.
Guacamole Products We Fill in Alberta
How the SDH-R Fills Guacamole in Alberta
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 guacamole packaging in Alberta.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of guacamole 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 Alberta 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 guacamole, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Alberta.
More Applications in Alberta
Other products the SDH-R fills for Alberta producers
Guacamole Filling Machine FAQs: Alberta
How much does a guacamole filling machine cost in Alberta?
A guacamole filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Nitrogen MAP for browning control, extra fillers for toppings, labeling and coding, and custom tooling all raise the price. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team sends a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Alberta?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, so Alberta customers are closest to the source, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Support comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre. A 12-month warranty applies, and we respond to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Guacamole Filling Machine in Alberta?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for guacamole packaging in Alberta. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.