European Union — Greece

Filling Machines for Greece

Greece is the birthplace of tzatziki, taramasalata, and authentic Greek yogurt — and the SDH-R is designed to handle exactly these products. Greek food producers and exporters serve both the domestic market and a massive global export trade in Mediterranean dips and dairy. From Athens-based export companies to Thessaloniki dairy processors and Crete olive-based dip producers, the SDH-R's precise piston filling, food-grade stainless steel, and CE certification meet the standards of Greek food producers competing on the world stage.

The Short Answer

Cup filling and sealing machines in Greece: 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 Greek producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8–12 weeks after order confirmation. The CE-marked machine is 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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Global leader in Greek yogurt exports
Birthplace of tzatziki and taramasalata
CE certified for Greek electrical standards
PDO/PGI product packaging capabilities
Local guide

Food Packaging in Greece: What Local Producers Should Know

Greece's food culture is built on yogurt, feta and other brined cheeses, olive oil, tomatoes, aubergines and pulses, so dips and spreads such as tzatziki, taramosalata, melitzanosalata and tirokafteri are everyday foods. The country has a well-developed dairy industry, many small and family-run processors, and an established food-export trade. Supermarkets, tavernas, hotels and a seasonal tourist economy all buy chilled cups. Seasonal staffing swings and labour costs are common headaches, which makes consistent automatic cup filling an attractive step for producers looking to grow.

Greek producers distribute across a mountainous mainland and many inhabited islands, so chilled goods often combine road freight with ferries. Summers are hot and dry, and peak tourist season strains cold storage. Producers follow Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene and (EC) No 1935/2004 on food-contact materials, with the Hellenic Food Authority (EFET) as the national food-control body. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down suit those hygiene expectations.

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

Products We Package

Popular Products in Greece

The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Greece food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.

Tzatziki (traditional and variations)
Taramasalata (cod roe dip)
Authentic Greek yogurt (strained)
Hummus and revithosalata (chickpea dip)
Fava (split pea purée)
Melitzanosalata (eggplant dip)
Skordalia (garlic potato dip)
Tirokafteri (spicy cheese spread)
Industry Focus

Food Manufacturing in Greece

Greece's food industry punches above its weight in global exports — Greek yogurt alone is a multi-billion dollar international category. The Thessaloniki-Serres dairy corridor produces much of Europe's strained yogurt, while Athens and Piraeus are export hubs for Mediterranean dips shipped worldwide. Greek PDO and PGI designations (e.g., Kalamata olive products, Santorini fava) add premium positioning that commands automated packaging to maintain quality and consistency at scale.

Service & Logistics

Ocean freight to Piraeus (Athens) or Thessaloniki. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. CE certified, 230V/400V at 50Hz Greek electrical configuration.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Application Guides for Greece

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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Greece

How much does a cup filling machine cost in Greece?

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 Greece?

The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered to Greece 8–12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. It carries a 12-month warranty, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.

Need a machine configured for Greece?

Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Greece, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.