Filling Machines for Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada — Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland & Labrador — has a distinctive food culture centered on seafood, dairy, and artisan specialty products. Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown, and St. John's host producers of smoked salmon spreads, lobster dips, seafood chowder bases, and dairy-based condiments that serve both local markets and national distribution. The SDH-R's MAP nitrogen flushing is particularly valuable for Atlantic Canada's seafood-based products, extending shelf life for products distributed across the country.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Atlantic Canada: 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 Atlantic Canada, the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time. All four Atlantic provinces are supported from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct with no import duties.
- 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 Atlantic Canada: What Local Producers Should Know
Atlantic Canada's food economy runs on the coast and the farm: seafood, wild blueberries, potatoes, Annapolis Valley apples, maple and dairy all feed a network of small and mid-sized processors. Halifax, Moncton, Charlottetown and St. John's anchor regional grocery and foodservice demand, helped by tourism, universities and a steady stream of newcomers who bring new flavours to local shelves. Many plants are family-scaled and find hiring difficult, so a machine that fills, seals and lids cups automatically lets them move beyond hand-packing and supply regional chains with consistent, retail-ready chilled cups.
Producers here ship across water as well as distance: the Confederation Bridge links Prince Edward Island, Marine Atlantic ferries serve Newfoundland, and Halifax and Saint John handle sea freight. Winter storms and fog can delay deliveries, so dependable refrigerated shelf life matters. Cups moving between provinces or abroad fall under a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. The SDH-R's tamper-evident roll-film seal, optional MAP flush and cleanable 304 stainless build suit chilled cups on longer routes.
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Popular Products in Atlantic Canada
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Atlantic Canada food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Atlantic Canada
Atlantic Canada's food sector leverages the region's world-class seafood resources and dairy industry. Nova Scotia's food manufacturers produce for national chains, while PEI's dairy and potato processing industries are significant employers. New Brunswick's bilingual workforce supports both English and French Canadian markets. Newfoundland's emerging artisan food scene produces unique products like touton spreads, seal-oil-based condiments, and locally inspired dips.
Service & Logistics
Atlantic Canada producers receive factory support from Calgary HQ. Overland freight delivery to Halifax or Moncton is typically 7–10 business days. Bilingual English-French documentation available.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Atlantic Canada
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Atlantic Canada?
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 Atlantic Canada?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation, including to the Maritimes and Newfoundland. Support comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct and free of import duties on a Canadian-built machine. The warranty runs 12 months, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Atlantic Canada?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Atlantic Canada, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.