Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Victoria
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Victoria food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Victoria, BC: Pesto, tapenade, harissa and chimichurri go into pre-formed cups on the SDH-R in a single rotary pass. A heat-sealed roll-film membrane closes each cup, and optional nitrogen MAP lowers residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4% to help protect the color and flavor of oil-rich sauces. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Victoria Producers
Victoria is home to Vancouver Island organic and artisan spread makers. 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 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: Pesto 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
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 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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill for Victoria Brands
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean brands in Victoria.
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 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 mediterranean, 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
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Victoria
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Victoria?
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 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Victoria?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Victoria. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.