Plant-Based Food Filling Machine in Atlantic Canada
SDH-R automatic plant-based filling, sealing & cupping for Atlantic Canada food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Plant-based food filling machine in Atlantic Canada: 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. 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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Plant-Based Packaging for Atlantic Canada 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.
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.
Plant-Based 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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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 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.
Plant-Based Products We Fill in Atlantic Canada
How the SDH-R Fills Plant-Based 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 plant-based packaging in Atlantic Canada.
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 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 plant-based, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Atlantic Canada.
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Plant-Based Food Filling Machine FAQs: Atlantic Canada
How much does a plant-based food filling machine cost in Atlantic Canada?
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 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 Plant-Based Filling Machine in Atlantic Canada?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for plant-based packaging in Atlantic Canada. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.