Middle East — Lebanon

Mezze Filling for Lebanon

Lebanon is the cultural heart of mezze cuisine — hummus, baba ganoush, muhammara, labneh, toum, and kibbeh nayyeh have their deepest roots in Lebanese food tradition. Lebanese food producers and exporters serve a global diaspora market spanning the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Australia, making cup-format automation essential for consistent quality and volume. The SDH-R handles Lebanon's full range of mezze textures — from silky-smooth hummus to chunky muhammara and thick labneh — with servo-driven precision.

The Short Answer

Cup filling and sealing machines in Lebanon: 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%. Lebanese producers receive an SDH-R built in Calgary with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports it directly, 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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Cultural heart of mezze cuisine
Global diaspora market of 14M+ consumers
Export-ready configuration
Arabic HMI available on request
Local guide

Food Packaging in Lebanon: What Local Producers Should Know

Lebanon is synonymous with mezze: hummus, moutabal, labneh, mhammara and toum are staples at home, in restaurants and across the diaspora that Lebanese food brands have long sold to. The Bekaa Valley is a major farming area, and food makers around Beirut and Mount Lebanon turn that produce into dips, dairy, sauces and prepared foods for retail, foodservice and export. Economic strain since 2019 has made imported inputs, currency swings and waste reduction pressing concerns, so accurate fill weights and dependable sealing carry real value.

Lebanon's Mediterranean coast is hot and humid in summer, while the mountains and the Bekaa run cooler, so chilled distribution has to cope with sharp changes over short distances. The port of Beirut and Rafic Hariri International Airport are the main gateways. Several government ministries share food oversight, so producers should confirm current requirements for their product and export markets. The SDH-R is built from 304 stainless steel with CIP, tool-free strip-down, FDA-compliant materials and CE marking.

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 Lebanon

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

Hummus bi tahini (classic Lebanese)
Baba ganoush and moutabal
Muhammara (red pepper and walnut)
Labneh (plain and flavored)
Toum (Lebanese garlic cream)
Kibbeh nayyeh preparation
Shanklish spread
Makdous filling and stuffed eggplant dip
Industry Focus

Food Manufacturing in Lebanon

Lebanon's food industry — while smaller than Gulf competitors — is defined by its cultural authenticity and global brand recognition. "Lebanese food" is a premium positioning that commands shelf space worldwide. Beirut and Mount Lebanon host the majority of food producers, while Tripoli and the Bekaa Valley add agricultural processing capacity. Lebanese food exports reach the global diaspora — 14+ million Lebanese-origin people worldwide create sustained demand for authentic mezze products.

Service & Logistics

Ocean freight to Beirut port. Typical delivery 11–15 weeks. Multi-currency pricing available. Arabic HMI interface on request.

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

Application Guides for Lebanon

Detailed filling & packaging guides for popular products in this market

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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Lebanon

How much does a cup filling machine cost in Lebanon?

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 Lebanon?

We build the SDH-R in Calgary before shipping to Lebanon, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports it directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in your quote. The 12-month warranty applies, and quote requests receive a reply within about 24 hours.

Need a machine configured for Lebanon?

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