Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine in Vancouver
SDH-R automatic middle eastern filling, sealing & cupping for Vancouver food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Tahini and labneh filling machine in Vancouver, BC: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids labneh, tahini, baba ganoush and muhammara cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Its servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% accuracy. Vancouver producers get an SDH-R built in Calgary, delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre provide factory-direct support, and a Canadian-built machine means 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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Middle Eastern Packaging for Vancouver Producers
Vancouver is home to Vancouver plant-based dip, vegan cream-cheese, and artisan-hummus brands. The SDH-R rotary middle eastern 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.
Labneh, tahini, baba ganoush, muhammara, and hummus are the cornerstone products of Middle Eastern food culture — and increasingly, global food culture. The SDH-R is the machine of choice for Middle Eastern food producers scaling from artisan production to retail and export volumes. It handles the full viscosity range from thin tahini to thick strained labneh, with MAP options for the 30–45 day shelf life required by overseas distributors.
Tahini & Labneh Packaging in Vancouver: What Local Producers Should Know
Vancouver combines a Pacific-port economy with one of Canada's most varied customer bases: Chinese, South Asian, Persian, Japanese, Filipino and Vietnamese communities, a strong plant-based and wellness food culture, and a large tourism and restaurant trade. Producers in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley supply grocery chains, natural-food stores, ethnic markets and restaurants with chilled dips, sauces and dairy. Labour and industrial land are costly here, so a machine that automates filling, sealing and lidding is a practical alternative to adding shifts.
Container traffic through the Port of Vancouver, rail links to the Prairies and the Peace Arch crossing into Washington state give Lower Mainland producers wide reach. Rain, bridge congestion and mountain passes inland all affect delivery windows, so extended shelf life is valuable. Cups sold to other provinces or exported need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence; sales within BC fall under regional health authority oversight. The SDH-R's optional MAP flush and tamper-evident roll-film seal help chilled cups travel.
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Built for Middle Eastern Food Production
Full Viscosity Range
From thin, pourable tahini to ultra-thick strained labneh — the servo piston adapts stroke speed and force per product without hardware changes.
Export-Ready Shelf Life
MAP nitrogen flushing extends refrigerated shelf life to 30–45+ days, meeting the requirements of US, Canadian, and EU import distributors.
Halal-Compatible Hygiene
304 stainless steel construction with CIP sanitation supports halal-certified production facilities. No animal-derived materials in product-contact surfaces.
Multi-Language HMI
Siemens PLC with HMI interface available in English and Arabic (on request), supporting operators in Middle Eastern production facilities.
SDH-R Configuration for Middle Eastern
Delivery & Service to Vancouver
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.
Middle Eastern Products We Fill for Vancouver Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Middle Eastern in Vancouver
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 middle eastern brands in Vancouver.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of middle eastern 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 Vancouver 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 middle eastern, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for distribution across Vancouver and beyond.
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Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine FAQs: Vancouver
How much does a tahini and labneh filling machine cost in Vancouver?
For labneh, tahini and similar dips, the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration. Extra fillers for oil, spice or seeds, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling increase the total. Send us the product, 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 Vancouver?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and then shipped to Vancouver on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. We support Lower Mainland customers from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, with no import duties on a Canadian-built machine. Warranty is 12 months, and quotes are returned in about 24 hours.
Need a Middle Eastern Filling Machine in Vancouver?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for middle eastern packaging in Vancouver. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.