Plant-Based Food Filling Machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
SDH-R automatic plant-based filling, sealing & cupping for Manitoba & Saskatchewan food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
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Plant-based food filling machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids plant-based dips, vegan cream cheese, cashew spreads and coconut or oat yogurt cups at up to 30 per minute (18 to 25 in production). Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g. 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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Plant-Based Packaging for Manitoba & Saskatchewan Producers
The plant-based dip and spread market is projected to grow at 12%+ annually through 2030. Vegan cream cheese, cashew-based spreads, coconut yogurt, oat-based dips, and almond ricotta are entering retail at unprecedented rates. The SDH-R gives plant-based food startups and scaling brands the same automated cup-packaging capability that legacy dairy companies use — at an accessible $45,000 entry point.
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.
Plant-Based 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: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Why Plant-Based Brands Choose the SDH-R
Startup-Accessible Automation
At $45,000 for a single filler configuration, the SDH-R is within reach of VC-funded and bootstrapped plant-based startups scaling from farmers' markets to retail shelves.
Multi-Product Versatility
Fill cashew cream cheese, then coconut yogurt, then almond ricotta on the same machine. PLC recipe storage and 15-minute changeovers support multi-SKU product lines.
Allergen Segregation
Validated CIP and tool-free disassembly ensure complete cleaning between nut-based, soy-based, and oat-based products for allergen-safe production.
Clean Label Packaging
MAP nitrogen flushing extends shelf life without preservatives — aligning with the clean-label expectations of plant-based consumers.
SDH-R Configuration for Plant-Based
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.
Plant-Based Products We Fill in Manitoba & Saskatchewan
How the SDH-R Fills Plant-Based 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 plant-based packaging in Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of plant-based 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 plant-based, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Manitoba & Saskatchewan.
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Plant-Based Food Filling Machine FAQs: Manitoba and Saskatchewan
How much does a plant-based food filling machine cost in Manitoba and Saskatchewan?
A plant-based dip or spread filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Extra fillers for fruit or granola, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling add to the price. Send us your formula type, cup size, target cups per minute 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 Plant-Based Filling Machine in Manitoba & Saskatchewan?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for plant-based packaging in Manitoba & Saskatchewan. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.