Plant-Based Food Filling Machine in Quebec
SDH-R automatic plant-based filling, sealing & cupping for Quebec food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Plant-based food filling machine in Quebec: Dairy-free spreads and yogurts run on the SDH-R in pre-formed cups from 4 oz to 16 oz as standard, with up to three fillers for base, fruit or granola. Cups close with a heat-sealed roll-film membrane, and optional nitrogen MAP lowers residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%. In Quebec, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support comes 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 Quebec 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.
Montreal and Laval host major dairy processors, yogurt brands, and Mediterranean food producers. Quebec City and Lévis are home to artisan cheese and dairy co-packers. The province's strong French culinary heritage drives innovation in premium cup-packaged products like crème fraîche, artisan fromage frais, and flavored yogurts. Quebec producers benefit from CFIA-aligned hygiene design, bilingual documentation, and zero customs duties as a Canadian-manufactured machine.
Plant-Based Food Packaging in Quebec: What Local Producers Should Know
Quebec has a long food-processing tradition built on dairy and cheese-making, maple, orchards, greenhouse vegetables and distinctive bakery and charcuterie cultures. Montreal's Lebanese, Greek, Italian, Moroccan and Haitian communities add Mediterranean and Middle Eastern tastes, while shoppers across the province show strong loyalty to locally made products. Regional producers in the Eastern Townships, Montérégie and Chaudière-Appalaches often run lean teams, so automating the fill, seal and lid steps lets them keep up with grocery, cafe and foodservice orders while holding portion weights steady.
Quebec producers move goods along Highways 20 and 40, the St. Lawrence ports and rail links to Ontario, the Maritimes and the northeastern United States. Food sold within the province is overseen by MAPAQ, and sales to other provinces or abroad need a CFIA Safe Food for Canadians licence. French-language labelling is required on packaged food. The SDH-R can be paired with labelling equipment, and its tamper-evident roll-film seal and 304 stainless build suit chilled distribution.
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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 Quebec
Quebec producers receive factory support from Calgary HQ with bilingual English-French documentation. Overland freight delivery to Montreal is typically 6–8 business days. MAPAQ and CFIA compliance documentation included.
Plant-Based Products We Fill in Quebec
How the SDH-R Fills Plant-Based in Quebec
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 Quebec.
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 Quebec 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 Quebec.
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Plant-Based Food Filling Machine FAQs: Quebec
How much does a plant-based food filling machine cost in Quebec?
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 Quebec?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered to Quebec 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary headquarters and Alberta service centre support Quebec customers, factory-direct and free of import duties on a Canadian-built machine. A 12-month warranty applies, and quote replies arrive within about 24 hours.
Need a Plant-Based Filling Machine in Quebec?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for plant-based packaging in Quebec. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.