CE-Certified Filling Machines for Germany
Germany is the European Union's largest food-manufacturing economy and a major market for hummus, yogurt, quark, fresh cheese, and refrigerated dips. German consumers have driven a hummus boom over the past decade, with supermarket shelf space for Mediterranean dips growing by double digits year-over-year. The SDH-R meets German industry requirements: CE marking per 2006/42/EC, 400V/50Hz three-phase electrical, food-grade 304 stainless steel, and the hygiene standards expected by IFS Food-certified facilities. Machines ship to Hamburg or Rotterdam with inland delivery across Germany.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Germany: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For German producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered within 8-12 weeks of order confirmation. It is CE-marked and supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the 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
Specifications checked against SDH-R engineering dataEditorial policyCertifications & compliance
Food Packaging in Germany: What Local Producers Should Know
Germany has the largest population in the European Union and a strongly regional food industry, with a deep tradition of fresh dairy such as Quark, Frischkäse and yoghurt, and of savoury spreads sold in chilled cups. Turkish and Levantine communities have made dips and spreads familiar in everyday shopping, and the vegan and plant-based range has grown steadily. Retail is led by supermarkets and discounters with big private-label programmes, and foodservice is extensive. High wages and a shortage of skilled workers make automated filling and sealing a practical investment for mid-sized makers.
Food control in Germany is carried out by the federal states (Länder) under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene and national food law, with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 for food-contact materials. A central position and an extensive Autobahn network make refrigerated road distribution to neighbouring countries routine, and Hamburg and Bremerhaven handle sea freight. The SDH-R is CE-marked and built in 304 stainless steel with tool-free strip-down, supporting SKU changeovers in under about 15 minutes.
Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in Germany
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Germany food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Germany
Germany's food industry generates over €180B annually, with dairy and prepared-food processing among the strongest sectors. NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), Bavaria, and Lower Saxony host the majority of food manufacturers. The German hummus market has grown from niche to mainstream in under a decade, with Aldi, Lidl, REWE, and Edeka all expanding their chilled dip ranges. German IFS Food and FSSC 22000 standards demand hygienic equipment design — the SDH-R's CIP sanitation and tool-free strip-down meet these requirements.
Service & Logistics
Machines ship via ocean freight to Hamburg or Rotterdam with inland delivery across Germany. Typical delivery is 8–12 weeks. CE Declaration of Conformity and full technical file supplied. 400V/50Hz three-phase standard.
Application Guides for Germany
Detailed filling & packaging guides for popular products in this market
More in European Union
Explore other markets we serve in European Union
Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Germany
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Germany?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Germany?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, with delivery 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. German customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote. The machine is CE-marked with a 12-month warranty. Quotes are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Germany?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Germany, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.