Hummus Filling Machine in Germany
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Germany food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Germany: 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. 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
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Hummus Packaging for Germany 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.
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.
Hummus 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.
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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 Germany
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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Germany
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Germany
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 Germany.
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 Germany 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 Germany.
More Applications in Germany
Other products the SDH-R fills for Germany producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Germany
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Germany?
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 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Germany?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Germany. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.