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Hummus Filling Machine in Amsterdam

SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Amsterdam food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.

The Short Answer

Hummus filling machine in Amsterdam, 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. In Amsterdam, the SDH-R is built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation, is CE-marked, and is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team. Installation and training details are 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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Hummus Packaging for Amsterdam Producers

Amsterdam is home to Randstad plant-based dip and vegan cream-cheese innovators. The SDH-R rotary hummus filling, sealing & cupping machine gives these producers a single, compact line that automates cup denesting, volumetric filling, membrane sealing, lidding, and optional nitrogen flushing — without the labour cost of manual packing.

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.

Local guide

Hummus Packaging in Amsterdam: What Local Producers Should Know

Amsterdam is a compact, international city whose food scene leans towards plant-based, Middle Eastern, Indonesian, Surinamese and Mediterranean cooking, alongside Dutch dairy and cheese. Specialty grocers, health-food shops, supermarkets, cafés, office caterers and a large visitor trade keep chilled spreads, dips, sauces and snack cups in steady demand. Young food brands are a feature of the city's scene and often outgrow hand filling quickly, while Dutch labour costs are high. An automatic rotary line gives growing makers consistent portions, sealed cups and room to add flavours or sizes.

Amsterdam's canal-ring centre limits delivery vehicles, so chilled distribution usually runs from industrial areas near the port and the A10 ring road, with Schiphol close by for air freight. Producers follow Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene under NVWA supervision, with Regulation (EC) No 1935/2004 for food-contact materials. The SDH-R is CE-marked, made from 304 stainless steel, and has an HMI that stores recipes, with SKU changeover in under about 15 minutes.

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Purpose-Built for Hummus

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.

Specifications

SDH-R Configuration for Hummus

Throughput30 cups/min (dry cycle)
Fill Range50g – 500g (2oz – 17oz)
SealingRoll-film membrane + snap lid
Cup Sizes4oz, 8oz, 10oz, 16oz, custom
Hygiene304 SS, CIP, tool-free strip
CertificationsCE, FDA, UL

Delivery & Service to Amsterdam

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.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada and shipped to Amsterdam.
Europe's plant-based food capital
Wageningen: world's top food research cluster
Rotterdam port for fast EU distribution
CE certified, 230V/400V at 50Hz
Hummus Varieties

Hummus Products We Fill for Amsterdam Brands

Classic hummus
Roasted garlic hummus
Roasted red pepper hummus
Jalapeño hummus
Lemon herb hummus
Organic hummus
Whipped hummus
Black bean hummus
Edamame hummus
Beet hummus

How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Amsterdam

Fully automatic process — no manual labour required

1

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 brands in Amsterdam.

2

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, holding ±0.5% fill-weight accuracy across every run for Amsterdam retail compliance.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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 distribution across Amsterdam and beyond.

Compliance & Certifications: Every SDH-R machine ships with CE, FDA, and UL documentation. The 304 stainless-steel construction meets HACCP and BRCGS standards — ensuring your hummus packaging meets the regulatory requirements that Amsterdam retailers and distributors demand.

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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Amsterdam

How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Amsterdam?

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 Amsterdam?

We build each SDH-R in Calgary, with a lead time of 8-12 weeks from order confirmation. Amsterdam customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in your quote. The CE-marked machine has a 12-month warranty, and we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.

Need a Hummus Filling Machine in Amsterdam?

Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Amsterdam. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and dedicated service support.