Guacamole Filling Machine in Spain
SDH-R automatic guacamole filling, sealing & cupping for Spain food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Guacamole filling machine in Spain: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids guacamole cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Optional nitrogen MAP reduces residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%, and a servo piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For Spanish producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and ships on an 8–12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked machine directly, and installation and training details are 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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Guacamole Packaging for Spain Producers
Guacamole and avocado-based dips are among the most challenging products to package automatically. The product is delicate — chunks of avocado must not be crushed during filling — and extremely sensitive to oxidation, turning brown within hours without proper atmosphere control. The SDH-R addresses both challenges: the low-shear servo piston fills gently while integrated MAP nitrogen flushing removes oxygen to preserve the signature green colour and extend shelf life.
Spain is the EU's fourth-largest food manufacturer, with Catalonia, Valencia, Andalusia, and Madrid as primary production hubs. The Spanish hummus market has grown by 15%+ annually since 2020, driven by Mercadona, Carrefour España, and Lidl expanding their fresh-dip aisles. Gazpacho in cup format is a uniquely Spanish category with no equivalent elsewhere in Europe. Barcelona's food innovation ecosystem and Valencia's horticultural sector drive new product development in fresh sauces and plant-based dips.
Guacamole Packaging in Spain: What Local Producers Should Know
Spain is one of Europe's major food producers, drawing on olive oil, tomatoes, peppers, fruit and vegetables, and a Mediterranean diet that suits dips, sauces and cold dishes such as gazpacho and romesco. Dairy is strongest along the green northern coast in Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria, while the Mediterranean fringe supplies produce for processors. Supermarkets, a large tourism-driven hospitality sector and growing interest in vegetarian and plant-based eating all create demand for chilled cups. Because labour costs and seasonal swings in demand push producers towards automation, a rotary filler offers consistent fill weights and repeatable packing.
Spain's long coastline, the ports of Valencia, Barcelona and Algeciras, and radial motorways from Madrid carry chilled goods to Iberian and wider European markets. Hot summers, particularly in the south and interior, make the cold chain a daily concern. Producers work under Regulation (EC) No 852/2004 on food hygiene and (EC) No 1935/2004 on food-contact materials, with AESAN and regional health authorities involved in oversight. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down suit that regime.
Machine details: Guacamole 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
Why the SDH-R Protects Avocado Products
Low-Shear Gentle Filling
The servo-driven piston moves at controlled speed to fill chunky guacamole without crushing avocado pieces. Adjustable stroke rate preserves product texture.
MAP Prevents Browning
Nitrogen flushing displaces oxygen in the headspace before sealing. Guacamole maintains green colour and fresh flavour for 30–45 days vs. 3–5 days without MAP.
High-Speed Retail Packaging
Package guacamole into 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, or 16oz retail cups at 30 per minute — fast enough for co-packers supplying major grocery chains.
Easy Batch Changeover
Switch between mild, spicy, chunky, smooth, or flavoured guacamole variants in under 15 minutes with PLC-stored recipe parameters.
SDH-R Configuration for Guacamole
Service & Logistics in Spain
Ocean freight to Barcelona, Valencia, or Bilbao with inland delivery across Spain. Typical delivery 9–13 weeks. CE marked with Spanish-compatible electrical configuration.
Guacamole Products We Fill in Spain
How the SDH-R Fills Guacamole in Spain
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 guacamole packaging in Spain.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of guacamole 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 Spain 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 guacamole, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Spain.
More Applications in Spain
Other products the SDH-R fills for Spain producers
Guacamole Filling Machine FAQs: Spain
How much does a guacamole filling machine cost in Spain?
A guacamole filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Nitrogen MAP for browning control, extra fillers for toppings, labeling and coding, and custom tooling all raise the price. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team sends a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Spain?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered to Spain 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. It comes with a 12-month warranty, and we aim to reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Guacamole Filling Machine in Spain?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for guacamole packaging in Spain. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.