Middle East — Israel

Filling Machines for Israel

Israel is the world's highest per-capita consumer of hummus — and Israeli hummus brands are global export leaders, shipping to supermarkets across North America, Europe, and Asia. From Sabra-style classic hummus to msabbaha, masabacha, and flavored varieties, Israeli producers operate at some of the world's highest cup-filling volumes. The SDH-R's 30 CPM throughput, MAP nitrogen flushing for export shelf life, and FDA/CE compliance for dual-market certification make it the equipment of choice for Israeli hummus producers scaling domestic production and international exports.

The Short Answer

Cup filling and sealing machines in Israel: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. For Israeli producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports it directly from Alberta, and installation and training details for the CE-marked machine 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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World's #1 per-capita hummus market
Global hummus export leader
FDA + CE dual certification for exports
230V/50Hz Israeli electrical standard
Local guide

Food Packaging in Israel: What Local Producers Should Know

Hummus is a staple of Israeli tables, and the wider salatim spread of tahini, labneh, white cheeses, eggplant salads and matbucha keeps chilled dips on the menu at home and in restaurants. Israel also has a strong dairy tradition and a reputation for food technology and plant-based innovation. Producers supply supermarket chains, neighbourhood groceries, restaurants, hotels and institutional catering. Labour costs are high and the domestic market is compact, so quick changeovers between flavours and cup sizes matter as much as raw speed.

Israel's coastal plain has hot, humid summers and the Negev is hotter and drier, so chilled distribution runs on tight temperature control. Producers work under the Ministry of Health's National Food Service. Kashrut supervision, where a product needs it, is arranged by the producer and is separate from the machine; the SDH-R carries no such certification. It is built in 304 stainless steel with CIP and tool-free strip-down, uses FDA-compliant food-contact materials and is CE-marked, with a tamper-evident roll-film seal.

Machine details: Cup filling and sealing machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price

Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads

Products We Package

Popular Products in Israel

The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Israel food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.

Hummus (classic, masabacha, msabbaha)
Tahini (raw and roasted varieties)
Matbucha (cooked tomato and pepper salad)
Babaganoush and eggplant dips
Israeli salads (Turkish salad, carrot salad)
Labneh and strained yogurts
Schug (Yemenite hot sauce)
Harissa and Middle Eastern sauces
Industry Focus

Food Manufacturing in Israel

Israel's hummus industry is the most advanced in the world — producing for a domestic market where average consumption exceeds 10kg per person per year and for export markets that generate hundreds of millions in annual revenue. Israeli food technology companies are among the most innovative globally, and the country's food producers demand equipment that delivers consistent quality at high volume. The SDH-R's servo-driven precision handles Israel's characteristically thick, textured hummus varieties without compromising fill-weight accuracy.

Service & Logistics

Ocean freight to Ashdod or Haifa port. Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. FDA and CE dual certification for producers exporting to USA and EU. Configurable for 230V/50Hz Israeli electrical standard.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

Application Guides for Israel

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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Israel

How much does a cup filling machine cost in Israel?

Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.

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

The SDH-R is built in Calgary before shipping to Israel, with a lead time of 8-12 weeks from order confirmation. Support comes directly from our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote. The 12-month warranty applies, and quote replies take about 24 hours.

Need a machine configured for Israel?

Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Israel, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.