Baby Food Filling Machine in Victoria
SDH-R automatic baby food filling, sealing & cupping for Victoria food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Baby food filling machine in Victoria, BC: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids fruit and vegetable purée cups for refrigerated baby food. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production) and fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% with a roll-film seal. For Victoria producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Island customers are supported 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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Baby Food Packaging for Victoria Producers
Victoria is home to Vancouver Island organic and artisan spread makers. The SDH-R rotary baby food filling, sealing & cupping machine gives these producers a single, compact line that automates cup denesting, volumetric filling, membrane sealing, lidding, and optional nitrogen flushing — without the labour cost of manual packing.
Baby food is the most regulation-intensive category in cup-format food packaging. Every production run must meet the strictest hygiene standards, complete traceability from batch to individual cup, and allergen-control protocols that prevent cross-contamination. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel construction, integrated CIP system, and PLC-based batch tracking deliver the compliance infrastructure that baby food producers require.
Baby Food Packaging in Victoria: What Local Producers Should Know
Victoria's food economy is small-scale and proudly local: Saanich Peninsula and Cowichan Valley farms, island cheese-makers, bakeries, seafood and a dense network of farmers' markets, cafes and restaurants serve residents and a heavy tourist trade. Government employees, retirees, university students and a shopper base that values local, plant-forward food create steady demand for chilled dips, spreads and cultured dairy in cups. With limited local labour and high island costs, one automatic filler lets a craft producer grow beyond market-stall volumes without a large packing crew.
Island geography shapes everything: trucks leave the region on BC Ferries sailings from Swartz Bay, and air freight moves through Victoria International Airport, so shelf life and robust tamper-evident packaging matter more than on the mainland. Food sold only within BC follows provincial and health authority rules, while sales to other provinces or abroad need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. The SDH-R's roll-film seal, optional nitrogen MAP and tool-free strip-down for cleaning suit small chilled-food plants.
Machine details: Baby food filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Safety-First Design for Infant Nutrition
Pharma-Grade Hygiene
Full 304 stainless steel with electropolished product-contact surfaces. CIP system cleans to dairy-grade standards. Tool-free disassembly for visual inspection.
Allergen Changeover Protocol
Complete strip-down and CIP wash between allergen groups. PLC prompts operator through validated changeover steps to prevent cross-contamination.
Batch Traceability
PLC logs batch number, fill weights, seal integrity, and timestamp for every production run. Exportable data supports HACCP and regulatory audit trails.
Gentle Purée Handling
Servo piston fills smooth purées and chunky textured meals without air incorporation. Consistent fill weights ±0.5% meet the tight tolerances required for infant portion sizes.
SDH-R Configuration for Baby Food
Delivery & Service to Victoria
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.
Baby Food Products We Fill for Victoria Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Baby Food in Victoria
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 baby food brands in Victoria.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of baby food and dispenses it into the cup. Servo control adjusts stroke length and speed per recipe, holding ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across every run for Victoria 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 baby food, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for distribution across Victoria and beyond.
More Filling Applications in Victoria
Other products the SDH-R fills for Victoria producers
Baby Food Filling Machine FAQs: Victoria
How much does a baby food filling machine cost in Victoria?
Baby food purée cup filling on the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler configuration, for fresh and refrigerated products. Nitrogen MAP, additional fillers, labeling and variable data coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your purée type, cup size, target speed and options, and the team replies with a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Victoria?
Your SDH-R is built in Calgary and then delivered to Victoria 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support for Vancouver Island customers comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct with no import duties. The warranty is 12 months, and we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Baby Food Filling Machine in Victoria?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for baby food packaging in Victoria. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.