Plant-Based Food Filling Machine in Alberta
SDH-R automatic plant-based filling, sealing & cupping for Alberta food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Plant-based food filling machine in Alberta: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids plant-based dips, vegan cream cheese, cashew spreads and coconut or oat yogurt cups at up to 30 per minute (18 to 25 in production). Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g. 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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Plant-Based Packaging for Alberta Producers
The plant-based dip and spread market is projected to grow at 12%+ annually through 2030. Vegan cream cheese, cashew-based spreads, coconut yogurt, oat-based dips, and almond ricotta are entering retail at unprecedented rates. The SDH-R gives plant-based food startups and scaling brands the same automated cup-packaging capability that legacy dairy companies use — at an accessible $45,000 entry point.
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.
Plant-Based Food 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.
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Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Why Plant-Based Brands Choose the SDH-R
Startup-Accessible Automation
At $45,000 for a single filler configuration, the SDH-R is within reach of VC-funded and bootstrapped plant-based startups scaling from farmers' markets to retail shelves.
Multi-Product Versatility
Fill cashew cream cheese, then coconut yogurt, then almond ricotta on the same machine. PLC recipe storage and 15-minute changeovers support multi-SKU product lines.
Allergen Segregation
Validated CIP and tool-free disassembly ensure complete cleaning between nut-based, soy-based, and oat-based products for allergen-safe production.
Clean Label Packaging
MAP nitrogen flushing extends shelf life without preservatives — aligning with the clean-label expectations of plant-based consumers.
SDH-R Configuration for Plant-Based
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.
Plant-Based Products We Fill in Alberta
How the SDH-R Fills Plant-Based 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 plant-based packaging in Alberta.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of plant-based 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 plant-based, 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
Plant-Based Food Filling Machine FAQs: Alberta
How much does a plant-based food filling machine cost in Alberta?
A plant-based dip or spread filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Extra fillers for fruit or granola, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling add to the price. Send us your formula type, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and our team replies with 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 Plant-Based Filling Machine in Alberta?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for plant-based packaging in Alberta. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.