Cup Filling Machines for the United Kingdom
Hummus, dip, yogurt, and prepared-food producers across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland deploy the SDH-R for reliable automated cup filling. UKCA and CE marking with UK-standard 230V/400V electrical configurations.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in United Kingdom: 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%. Across the United Kingdom, each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. The CE-marked machine is supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details set out 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
Specifications checked against SDH-R engineering dataEditorial policyCertifications & compliance
UK food producers operating under BRCGS, SALSA, and FSA audit standards rely on the SDH-R’s hygienic stainless-steel design, CIP sanitation system, and servo-driven precision. The machine carries both UKCA and CE marking — providing flexibility for UK producers who also export into the EU — and is configured to UK electrical standards.
Food Packaging in the United Kingdom: What Local Producers Should Know
Chilled food sits at the heart of British shopping. Supermarket multiples, convenience stores, coffee chains and the lunchtime meal deal all rely on cup-packed dips, dairy, sauces and spreads, while Middle Eastern, South Asian, Mediterranean and Caribbean communities sustain a deep specialty and ethnic grocery trade. Plant-based launches and Veganuary keep adding small-batch brands. Producers face demanding retailer specifications, rising wage costs and a persistent shortage of factory labour, so replacing hand-filling with an automatic rotary line that holds fill weight to within 0.5% is a practical way to protect margin.
Goods move along the M25, M1, M6 and M62 corridors and through ports such as Southampton, Felixstowe, Dover and Immingham, so chilled distribution is well established, though a mild, damp climate still demands cold-chain discipline. Producers answer to the Food Standards Agency in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, Food Standards Scotland north of the border, and local authority environmental health teams. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel build, CIP with tool-free strip-down and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit that regime.
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UK Service & Compliance
How we support food producers in United Kingdom — from initial shipping through commissioning and long-term service.
UKCA & CE Dual Marking
Machines shipped to the UK can be supplied with UKCA for domestic compliance plus CE marking for producers who also ship finished goods into Northern Ireland or the EU.
BRCGS & SALSA Alignment
Food-grade 304 stainless steel contact surfaces, tool-free strip-down, and CIP capability align with BRCGS Global Standard for Food Safety and SALSA audit requirements.
UK Electrical & Utilities
Supplied for 230V single-phase or 400V three-phase / 50Hz UK mains, conforming to BS EN 60204-1 for machinery electrical safety.
Freight to UK Ports
Ocean freight to Felixstowe, Southampton, or Liverpool with inland road freight to your facility. Typical delivery is 8–12 weeks including transit and customs.
UK Regions We Serve
From Kent and Essex hummus producers supplying UK supermarket chains to Scottish artisan dairy makers and Welsh prepared-meal brands, the SDH-R supports UK cup-packaging automation end-to-end.
London & Southeast England
Major hummus and dip producers supplying UK supermarket chains.
Midlands
Prepared-food manufacturers, dairy co-packers in Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham.
Northwest England
Manchester, Liverpool — dairy, yogurt, specialty spreads.
Yorkshire
Yogurt, fromage frais, dairy co-packers.
Scotland
Artisan dairies, Scottish seafood spreads, specialty dips.
Wales
Prepared foods, dairy producers, artisan brands.
Northern Ireland
Cross-border producers benefiting from dual UKCA/CE marking.
Popular UK Product Applications
The UK has one of the world’s largest per-capita hummus markets, alongside a strong dairy-dip culture — the SDH-R packages the full range.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: the United Kingdom
How much does a cup filling machine cost in the United Kingdom?
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 the United Kingdom?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary before it ships. UK customers receive it 8-12 weeks after order confirmation and are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. The machine carries a 12-month warranty, and quote requests are answered within about 24 hours.
Ready to discuss a machine configured for United Kingdom?
Contact Hummus Pack for a personalized quote including freight, commissioning, and compliance documentation for United Kingdom. The SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD and ships with a 12-month warranty.