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Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine in Egypt

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

The Short Answer

Tahini and labneh filling machine in Egypt: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids labneh, tahini, baba ganoush and muhammara cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Its servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% accuracy. In Egypt, 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, and 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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Middle Eastern Packaging for Egypt Producers

Labneh, tahini, baba ganoush, muhammara, and hummus are the cornerstone products of Middle Eastern food culture — and increasingly, global food culture. The SDH-R is the machine of choice for Middle Eastern food producers scaling from artisan production to retail and export volumes. It handles the full viscosity range from thin tahini to thick strained labneh, with MAP options for the 30–45 day shelf life required by overseas distributors.

Egypt's food manufacturing sector serves a domestic market of 105+ million consumers — the largest in the Arab world. The 10th of Ramadan City and 6th of October City industrial zones east and west of Cairo host the country's largest food manufacturers. Egyptian food exports to Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, and other COMESA member states are growing. The SDH-R's automation addresses Egypt's labor market dynamics, replacing manual cup-filling operations with consistent, high-speed production.

Local guide

Tahini & Labneh Packaging in Egypt: What Local Producers Should Know

Egypt is the Arab world's most populous country, and its Nile Delta farmland supplies much of the produce, herbs and dairy behind a busy food-processing sector. Tahini, baba ghanouj, hummus and ful sit beside white cheese and zabady yogurt in everyday meals, and a young, urbanising population is steadily moving to packaged, branded cups through supermarkets, hypermarkets and delivery apps. Hotels, tourism and fast food add demand. For producers growing beyond hand-filling, automatic rotary cup filling offers consistent portions and cleaner, repeatable production.

Egypt's trade runs through the Mediterranean ports of Alexandria, Damietta and Port Said and through Cairo, while long summer heat across the Delta and Upper Egypt makes unbroken refrigeration vital for chilled goods. The National Food Safety Authority (NFSA) is the national food regulator. The SDH-R's tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional nitrogen MAP help protect cups in distribution, while 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down support sanitation, backed by CE, FDA-compliant materials and UL listing.

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Purpose-Built for Middle Eastern

Built for Middle Eastern Food Production

Full Viscosity Range

From thin, pourable tahini to ultra-thick strained labneh — the servo piston adapts stroke speed and force per product without hardware changes.

Export-Ready Shelf Life

MAP nitrogen flushing extends refrigerated shelf life to 30–45+ days, meeting the requirements of US, Canadian, and EU import distributors.

Halal-Compatible Hygiene

304 stainless steel construction with CIP sanitation supports halal-certified production facilities. No animal-derived materials in product-contact surfaces.

Multi-Language HMI

Siemens PLC with HMI interface available in English and Arabic (on request), supporting operators in Middle Eastern production facilities.

Specifications

SDH-R Configuration for Middle Eastern

Throughput30 cups/min (dry cycle)
Fill Range50g – 500g (2oz – 17oz)
MAPIntegrated nitrogen flush
HMIEnglish / Arabic available
Hygiene304 SS, CIP, halal-compatible
CertificationsCE, FDA, UL

Service & Logistics in Egypt

Ocean freight to Alexandria or Port Said. Typical delivery 11–15 weeks. Multi-voltage electrical configuration available for Egyptian power standards.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Arab world's largest food market (105M+)
Major food export hub for North Africa
10th of Ramadan City industrial zone
Competitive automation pricing
Middle Eastern Varieties

Middle Eastern Products We Fill in Egypt

Labneh (plain & flavoured)
Tahini
Baba ganoush
Muhammara
Hummus
Toum (garlic sauce)
Mutabbal
Foul mudammas
Haydari
Zhug

How the SDH-R Fills Middle Eastern in Egypt

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 middle eastern packaging in Egypt.

2

Servo-Driven Filling

The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of middle eastern 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 Egypt 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 middle eastern, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Egypt.

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 middle eastern packaging meets Egypt regulatory requirements.

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Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine FAQs: Egypt

How much does a tahini and labneh filling machine cost in Egypt?

For labneh, tahini and similar dips, the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration. Extra fillers for oil, spice or seeds, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling increase the total. Send us the product, cup size, target speed and options, and the team replies with a quote within about 24 hours.

How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Egypt?

Egyptian orders are built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Support comes directly from our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details for the CE-marked SDH-R are confirmed in the quote. It has a 12-month warranty, and quotes are answered within about 24 hours.

Need a Middle Eastern Filling Machine in Egypt?

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