Hummus Filling Machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Manitoba & Saskatchewan food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus and bean dip cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production). A servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%, then a roll-film membrane seals each cup. 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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Hummus Packaging for Manitoba & Saskatchewan Producers
Hummus is the SDH-R's signature product. The servo-driven volumetric piston filler handles classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon herb, and every other hummus variant with consistent fill weights and clean cup edges. Chickpea-based products have a medium-to-thick viscosity that the SDH-R's adjustable piston stroke manages precisely — from smooth restaurant-style hummus to chunky rustic blends with whole chickpeas and pine nuts.
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.
Hummus 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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Why the SDH-R Excels at Hummus
Servo-Driven Piston Accuracy
Volumetric piston filling delivers ±0.5% weight accuracy across classic, chunky, and whipped hummus textures — critical for retail compliance and cost control.
Multi-Component Capability
Fill hummus base + olive oil drizzle + paprika garnish in a single cup pass. Up to three filler stations work simultaneously for layered presentations.
MAP Nitrogen Flushing
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with nitrogen, extending refrigerated hummus shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days for retail distribution.
Quick Flavour Changeover
Switch between classic, garlic, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, and other flavours in under 15 minutes via PLC recipe recall and tool-free hopper swap.
SDH-R Configuration for Hummus
Service & Logistics in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
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 hummus packaging in Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of hummus and dispenses it into the cup. Servo control adjusts stroke length and speed per recipe, maintaining ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across production runs for Manitoba & Saskatchewan 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 hummus, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Manitoba and Saskatchewan
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Manitoba and Saskatchewan?
A hummus filling machine from Hummus Pack starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with extra fillers for oil or toppings, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom cup tooling. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team replies with a quote 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.