Plant-Based Food Filling Machine in France
SDH-R automatic plant-based filling, sealing & cupping for France food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Plant-based food filling machine in France: 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 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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Plant-Based Packaging for France 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.
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.
Plant-Based Food 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 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 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.
Plant-Based Products We Fill in France
How the SDH-R Fills Plant-Based 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 plant-based packaging in France.
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 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 plant-based, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in France.
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Plant-Based Food Filling Machine FAQs: France
How much does a plant-based food filling machine cost in France?
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 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 Plant-Based Filling Machine in France?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for plant-based packaging in France. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.