Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Vancouver
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Vancouver food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Vancouver, BC: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids pesto and sauce cups at up to 30 per minute, 18 to 25 in production. Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g, and wide-bore valving passes basil, nut and olive pieces. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Vancouver Producers
Vancouver is home to Vancouver plant-based dip, vegan cream-cheese, and artisan-hummus brands. The SDH-R rotary mediterranean 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.
Pesto and Mediterranean-style dips present a specific challenge: oil separation. Basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, olive tapenade, and artichoke dips naturally separate into oil and paste phases during storage and handling. The SDH-R's continuous agitation hopper keeps the product homogeneous during filling, while the servo piston handles the oil-rich consistency without dripping or stringing between cups.
Pesto 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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Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Purpose-Built for Oil-Based Pastes
Anti-Separation Agitation
The hopper includes a motorized paddle agitator that maintains product homogeneity, preventing oil from pooling on the surface during filling runs.
Drip-Free Cutting
The servo piston's precise retraction and nozzle design prevent oil-based products from stringing or dripping between cups, keeping cup rims clean for consistent sealing.
Herb & Nut Particulate Handling
Fills pesto with pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic pieces, and sun-dried tomato chunks up to 10mm without jamming the filling mechanism.
CE-Certified for EU Markets
Full CE marking for EU Machinery Directive compliance — serving Italian, French, Spanish, and Greek producers exporting across Europe.
SDH-R Configuration for Mediterranean
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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill for Vancouver Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean brands in Vancouver.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of mediterranean 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 mediterranean, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for distribution across Vancouver and beyond.
More Filling Applications in Vancouver
Other products the SDH-R fills for Vancouver producers
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Vancouver
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Vancouver?
A pesto filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the SDH-R with one filler. Adding a peristaltic oil filler, a garnish filler for nuts, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, or custom tooling raises the price. Once we know your sauce, cup size, target cups per minute and options, a quote follows 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Vancouver?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Vancouver. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.