Hummus Filling Machine in Netherlands
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Netherlands food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Netherlands: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus and bean dip cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production). A servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%, then a roll-film membrane seals each cup. For Dutch producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from 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 Netherlands 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.
The Netherlands punches far above its weight in food innovation — the Wageningen Food Valley is one of the world's top food-research clusters, and Dutch companies lead European plant-based protein development. Rotterdam's port makes the Netherlands a natural logistics hub for food ingredients and finished goods across Europe. Dutch supermarkets (Albert Heijn, Jumbo) were among the first in Europe to dedicate significant shelf space to hummus and plant-based dips.
Hummus Packaging in the Netherlands: What Local Producers Should Know
The Netherlands is a major European food exporter, with a dairy and cheese heritage, an intensive greenhouse horticulture sector around Westland, and a food-research cluster centred on Wageningen. Fresh dairy, dips, sauces and spreads are sold through concentrated supermarket chains and a strong foodservice sector, and Dutch consumers have embraced plant-based and international foods, helped by Turkish, Moroccan, Surinamese and Indonesian influences. Labour is expensive and the market is competitive, so makers value precise portioning, with fill-weight accuracy of +/-0.5%, and automatic sealing that keeps output steady.
A flat landscape, short distances and dense motorway and waterway networks make refrigerated distribution straightforward across the Netherlands and into Belgium and Germany, with Rotterdam and Schiphol handling sea and air freight. The NVWA, the Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority, supervises food businesses under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004, while Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 covers food-contact materials. The SDH-R is CE-marked, built in 304 stainless steel, and offers optional nitrogen flushing.
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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 Netherlands
Ocean freight to Rotterdam with inland delivery anywhere in the Netherlands within one day. Typical delivery 8–11 weeks. CE certified, 230V/400V at 50Hz Dutch electrical configuration.
Hummus Products We Fill in Netherlands
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Netherlands
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 Netherlands.
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 Netherlands 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 Netherlands.
More Applications in Netherlands
Other products the SDH-R fills for Netherlands producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: the Netherlands
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in the Netherlands?
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 the Netherlands?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary, with a lead time of 8-12 weeks from order confirmation. Dutch 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 Netherlands?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Netherlands. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.