European Union — Italy

Automatic Filling for Italy

Italy's food industry is world-renowned for quality and tradition — and Italian producers of pesto, ricotta, mascarpone, stracciatella, and prepared pasta sauces are among the most demanding when it comes to equipment precision. The SDH-R's servo-driven piston filler achieves the fill-weight accuracy and gentle product handling that Italian artisan foods require. CE-marked and configured for Italian 400V/50Hz three-phase power, the SDH-R ships to Italian food producers via Genoa or La Spezia with inland delivery across the peninsula.

The Short Answer

Cup filling and sealing machines in Italy: 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 Italian producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8–12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, with installation and training details confirmed in your 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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Italy: #3 EU food manufacturing economy
Precision filling for delicate Italian products
CE marked, 400V/50Hz three-phase
Delivery via Genoa or La Spezia
Local guide

Food Packaging in Italy: What Local Producers Should Know

Italy's food industry is built on regional specialities: dairy and cured foods in the Po Valley, tomatoes and vegetables in the south, olive oil, basil sauces from Liguria and a wide range of fresh cheeses. Emilia-Romagna, around Parma, is widely known as Italy's Food Valley. Supermarkets, delicatessens, restaurants and a strong export trade all handle chilled cups, and growing interest in vegetarian and plant-based eating adds to demand. Many producers are small or family-run, and rising labour costs make an automatic rotary filler a practical way to scale without large packing teams.

Italy runs from the Alps to Sicily, so chilled goods move mostly by road, with ports such as Genoa and Naples and major airports for faster shipments. Summers in the south are hot, which demands careful cold-chain planning. Producers work under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene and (EC) No 1935/2004 on food-contact materials, with the Ministry of Health and local health authorities overseeing compliance. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel and CIP clean-down suit that regime.

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 Italy

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

Pesto alla genovese and regional pestos
Ricotta and ricotta di bufala
Mascarpone and stracciatella
Burrata cream and burrata filling
Sugo di pomodoro and pasta sauces
Hummus and Mediterranean dips
Olive tapenade and artichoke dip
Tiramisù cream and dessert preparations
Industry Focus

Food Manufacturing in Italy

Italy's food manufacturing sector is Europe's third-largest, with the Po Valley, Emilia-Romagna, Campania, and Liguria as key processing regions. Pesto from Liguria, ricotta from Campania, and mascarpone from Lombardy represent cup-packaged products that have gone from artisan to industrial scale while maintaining premium positioning. Italian producers selling into EU supermarket chains (Esselunga, Coop, Conad) require CE-certified, IFS-compatible equipment that handles delicate products without degrading texture.

Service & Logistics

Ocean freight to Genoa, La Spezia, or Naples with inland delivery across Italy. Typical delivery 9–13 weeks. CE marked with full Italian-compatible electrical configuration.

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

Application Guides for Italy

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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Italy

How much does a cup filling machine cost in Italy?

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 Italy?

The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered to Italy 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 we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.

Need a machine configured for Italy?

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