Filling Machines for British Columbia
British Columbia is Canada's west-coast food innovation hub, with Vancouver and the Fraser Valley leading the country in plant-based food production, organic certifications, and artisan food brands. BC producers of hummus, vegan dips, organic yogurts, and specialty spreads benefit from the SDH-R's closest-to-source delivery advantage — machines ship overland from Calgary to Vancouver in just 2–3 business days. BC's Asian food influence also drives demand for miso-based dips, sriracha hummus, and fusion condiments in cup format.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in British Columbia: 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%. Across British Columbia, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after 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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Food Packaging in British Columbia: What Local Producers Should Know
British Columbia's food industry is shaped by geography: dairy, poultry, berries and vegetables in the Fraser Valley, orchards and wineries in the Okanagan, seafood on the coast, and artisan makers across Vancouver Island. Shoppers are drawn to natural, plant-forward and locally made foods, and the province's South Asian, Chinese, Japanese, Persian and Middle Eastern communities add demand for dips, sauces and cultured dairy. High land, wage and housing costs in the Lower Mainland push producers toward automation, and cup-packed chilled foods suit both retail and busy foodservice.
Mountains define BC logistics: highways and rail lines cross passes that can close in winter storms or after flooding, ferries link Vancouver Island, and the Port of Vancouver connects producers to Asia. Sales within the province answer to provincial and regional health authority rules, while shipments to other provinces or abroad need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. The SDH-R's optional MAP, tamper-evident seal and CIP-ready 304 stainless design suit producers sending chilled cups on long hauls.
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Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in British Columbia
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for British Columbia food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in British Columbia
Vancouver's food scene is one of the most diverse in the world, blending Asian, South Asian, Middle Eastern, and Pacific Northwest influences. The Fraser Valley's agricultural base supports dairy, berry, and organic food production. BC has the highest per-capita demand for plant-based food in Canada, making it a key market for vegan dip and spread producers. Kelowna's Okanagan Valley adds artisan food production linked to the wine and hospitality industry.
Service & Logistics
BC producers enjoy the shortest Canadian delivery route: overland freight from Calgary to Vancouver in 2–3 business days. Direct factory support from HQ. No import duties.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: British Columbia
How much does a cup filling machine cost in British Columbia?
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 British Columbia?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and then delivered across the Rockies to British Columbia on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre provide support with no import duties. A 12-month warranty applies, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for British Columbia?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to British Columbia, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.