Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in United Arab Emirates
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for United Arab Emirates food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in UAE: 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 UAE producers, 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, with installation and training details 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 United Arab Emirates 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.
The UAE's food manufacturing sector has grown dramatically under the government's food security strategy. Dubai's DAFZA and Jebel Ali Free Zone host international and regional food producers, while Abu Dhabi's industrial zones attract large-scale manufacturers. The UAE's position as a re-export hub means that hummus and mezze produced in the Emirates reaches markets across the GCC, India, Pakistan, East Africa, and Southeast Asia — requiring equipment that can handle high volumes and consistent quality.
Pesto Packaging in the UAE: What Local Producers Should Know
The United Arab Emirates imports much of its food, yet it has a busy base of dairy, chilled and ready-meal producers serving residents drawn from dozens of countries. Lebanese, Emirati, Indian, Filipino and Western cuisines all shape what lands in supermarkets, hypermarkets and hotel kitchens, and tourism plus a thriving delivery culture keep foodservice demand high. Labneh, hummus, tahini and yogurt are everyday items, sitting alongside salsas, pesto and dips from further afield. Rotary cup filling gives producers a way to scale chilled lines with consistent portions.
Heat and humidity make temperature control critical from plant to shelf. Jebel Ali Port and the country's airports connect producers to suppliers, and the federal road network links all seven emirates. Food safety is regulated at emirate level, by Dubai Municipality, ADAFSA in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah Municipality, among others. A tamper-evident roll-film seal and optional MAP protect chilled cups, and the SDH-R's 304 stainless steel, CIP and tool-free strip-down, CE, FDA-compliant materials and UL listing support hygiene routines.
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 United Arab Emirates
Ocean freight from Canadian ports to Jebel Ali (Dubai) or Khalifa Port (Abu Dhabi). Typical delivery 10–14 weeks. Multi-language HMI available (English, Arabic on request).
Mediterranean Products We Fill in United Arab Emirates
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean in United Arab Emirates
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 United Arab Emirates.
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 United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates.
More Applications in United Arab Emirates
Other products the SDH-R fills for United Arab Emirates producers
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: the UAE
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in the UAE?
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 the UAE?
UAE orders are built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Our Calgary engineering team supports the CE-marked SDH-R directly, and installation and training details are confirmed in the quote. Every machine has a 12-month warranty, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Need a Mediterranean Filling Machine in United Arab Emirates?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in United Arab Emirates. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.