Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Greece
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Greece food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Greece: 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 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Greece 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.
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.
Pesto 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: 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 Greece
Ocean freight to Piraeus (Athens) or Thessaloniki. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. CE certified, 230V/400V at 50Hz Greek electrical configuration.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Greece
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean in Greece
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 Greece.
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 Greece 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 Greece.
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Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Greece
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Greece?
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 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Greece?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Greece. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.