Hummus Filling Machine in France
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for France food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in France: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. In France, machines are built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. The CE-marked SDH-R is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in your quote.
- 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 France 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.
France's food sector is valued at over €180B, with dairy processing as a cornerstone — the country produces more varieties of cheese and fermented dairy than any other in the world. Brittany, Normandy, and the Rhône-Alpes are major dairy-processing regions. The French hummus market has grown rapidly since 2018, driven by health-conscious millennials and the Mediterranean diet trend. Paris and Lyon host artisan food producers creating premium cup-packaged products for Monoprix, Carrefour, and Leclerc.
Hummus Packaging in France: What Local Producers Should Know
France pairs a long dairy tradition with a broad appetite for dips and spreads. Fromage frais, yoghurt and fresh cheese fill every hypermarket chilled aisle, while Provençal tapenade, pistou and aïoli share shelf space with Levantine and North African spreads that reflect communities with Lebanese and Maghreb roots. Apéritif dips, traiteur counters, weekly marchés and a busy restaurant and catering sector all buy cup-packed fresh food. Regional makers who want consistent fill weights and clean sealing without adding line staff are well placed to gain from automation.
Producers in France work under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene, with inspections carried out by French state services, and Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 governs food-contact materials. Chilled product travels by road from regional kitchens to supermarket depots, while Le Havre and the Marseille-Fos complex handle sea freight. The SDH-R is CE-marked and made from food-grade 304 stainless steel with clean-in-place and tool-free strip-down, and each cup is closed with a tamper-evident roll-film seal.
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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 France
Ocean freight to Le Havre or Marseille with inland delivery throughout France. Typical delivery 8–12 weeks. Full CE technical file and Declaration of Conformity supplied. 230V or 400V at 50Hz.
Hummus Products We Fill in France
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in France
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 France.
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 France 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 France.
More Applications in France
Other products the SDH-R fills for France producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: France
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in France?
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 France?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary before it leaves, with delivery 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. French customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. A 12-month warranty applies, and we reply to quotes within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in France?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in France. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.