Filling Machines for the Prairies
Manitoba and Saskatchewan are emerging food-production provinces, with Winnipeg's manufacturing sector and Saskatoon's agri-food innovation corridor driving growth in prepared foods, dairy processing, and value-added food production. Prairie producers benefit from the SDH-R's proximity — machines ship from Calgary to Winnipeg, Saskatoon, or Regina in just 1–3 business days, the fastest delivery window in our entire network. The Prairie provinces' strong agricultural base in pulses, canola, and dairy provides raw materials for a growing number of hummus, dip, and prepared-food manufacturers.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Manitoba & Saskatchewan: 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%. In Manitoba and Saskatchewan, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Prairie 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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Food Packaging in Manitoba and Saskatchewan: What Local Producers Should Know
Manitoba and Saskatchewan are grain, oilseed and pulse country: wheat, canola, oats, flax, lentils and peas, plus beef, pork, dairy and a growing plant-protein industry. That local supply base supports processors in Winnipeg, Saskatoon, Regina and smaller towns who make dips, sauces, dairy and plant-based foods for Prairie grocery chains and for export. Ukrainian, Filipino, Mennonite and Indigenous communities, plus newer arrivals from around the world, shape local tastes. Smaller Prairie plants rarely have deep labour pools, which makes an automatic cup filler attractive.
The Prairies are linked by the Trans-Canada and Yellowhead Highways and by major railways, with long hauls between Winnipeg, Regina, Saskatoon and Calgary. Winter cold can freeze product in transit while summer heat stresses trucks, so temperature-managed trucking and sealed cups matter. Sales across provinces or abroad need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence, and provincial public health rules cover sales within each province. The SDH-R's tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional MAP suit longer Prairie routes.
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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 Manitoba & Saskatchewan
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Manitoba & Saskatchewan food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan is the world's largest producer of lentils and chickpeas — the raw ingredients for hummus production. This agricultural advantage positions Prairie food producers to capture value-added processing closer to the source. Winnipeg's food manufacturing sector is Manitoba's largest, with established co-packers and a growing number of specialty food brands. The Canadian International Grains Institute in Winnipeg and the Saskatchewan Food Industry Development Centre in Saskatoon both support food-processing innovation.
Service & Logistics
Prairie producers enjoy the fastest delivery in our network: 1–3 business days overland from Calgary. Direct factory support from HQ, with same-province service for Alberta-border producers.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Manitoba and Saskatchewan
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Manitoba and Saskatchewan?
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 Manitoba and Saskatchewan?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, our home base on the western edge of the Prairies, and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support comes from our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre, factory-direct with no import duties. A 12-month warranty applies, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Manitoba & Saskatchewan?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Manitoba & Saskatchewan, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.