Hummus Filling Machine in Atlantic Canada
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Atlantic Canada food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Atlantic Canada: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. 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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Hummus Packaging for Atlantic Canada 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.
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.
Hummus 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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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 Atlantic Canada
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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Atlantic Canada
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Atlantic Canada
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 Atlantic Canada.
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 Atlantic Canada 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 Atlantic Canada.
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Other products the SDH-R fills for Atlantic Canada producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Atlantic Canada
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Atlantic Canada?
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 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Atlantic Canada?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Atlantic Canada. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.