Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Spain
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Spain food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Spain: 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 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Spain 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.
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.
Pesto 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: 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 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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Spain
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean packaging in Spain.
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 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 mediterranean, 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
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Spain
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Spain?
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 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Spain?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Spain. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.