Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Germany
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Germany food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Germany: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids pesto and sauce cups at up to 30 per minute, 18 to 25 in production. Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g, and wide-bore valving passes basil, nut and olive pieces. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Germany Producers
Pesto and Mediterranean-style dips present a specific challenge: oil separation. Basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, olive tapenade, and artichoke dips naturally separate into oil and paste phases during storage and handling. The SDH-R's continuous agitation hopper keeps the product homogeneous during filling, while the servo piston handles the oil-rich consistency without dripping or stringing between cups.
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.
Pesto 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: Pesto filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Purpose-Built for Oil-Based Pastes
Anti-Separation Agitation
The hopper includes a motorized paddle agitator that maintains product homogeneity, preventing oil from pooling on the surface during filling runs.
Drip-Free Cutting
The servo piston's precise retraction and nozzle design prevent oil-based products from stringing or dripping between cups, keeping cup rims clean for consistent sealing.
Herb & Nut Particulate Handling
Fills pesto with pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic pieces, and sun-dried tomato chunks up to 10mm without jamming the filling mechanism.
CE-Certified for EU Markets
Full CE marking for EU Machinery Directive compliance — serving Italian, French, Spanish, and Greek producers exporting across Europe.
SDH-R Configuration for Mediterranean
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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Germany
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean packaging in Germany.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of mediterranean 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 mediterranean, 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
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Germany
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Germany?
A pesto filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the SDH-R with one filler. Adding a peristaltic oil filler, a garnish filler for nuts, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, or custom tooling raises the price. Once we know your sauce, cup size, target cups per minute and options, a quote follows 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Germany?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Germany. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.