Filling Machines for Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland occupies a unique position in the UK food industry — producers benefit from dual UKCA/CE marking, enabling seamless trade with both the UK mainland and the EU single market under the Windsor Framework. This dual-market access makes Northern Ireland an attractive base for food producers targeting both British and European retailers. The SDH-R ships with both UKCA and CE marking as standard for Northern Ireland customers, supporting Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, and regional food manufacturers who export in both directions.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Northern Ireland: 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%. In Northern Ireland, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation. Support for the CE-marked machine comes straight from our Calgary engineering team; installation and training 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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Food Packaging in Northern Ireland: What Local Producers Should Know
Agri-food is one of Northern Ireland's economic foundations, built on grass-fed dairy, beef, poultry, eggs, potatoes and a growing group of artisan makers. Milk is a major farm output, so cultured dairy, cheese and cream-based products are natural local lines, while farm shops, cafes and supermarket ranges give small brands shelf space. Proximity to the Republic of Ireland creates an all-island market for chilled foods. With labour tight and customers expecting consistency, automatic cup filling helps local producers scale without losing portion accuracy.
Northern Ireland's food trade runs through Belfast Harbour, Larne and Warrenpoint, along the M1, M2 and A1, and across the land border with the Republic of Ireland. Cool, damp weather is gentle on chilled loads, but short-shelf-life goods need tight temperature control. Food hygiene is overseen by the Food Standards Agency in Northern Ireland and enforced by local councils. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel build, tool-free strip-down and tamper-evident roll-film seal fit that discipline, with optional MAP for longer reach.
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
Popular Products in Northern Ireland
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Northern Ireland food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland's food and drink industry generates over £5B annually and is the region's largest manufacturing sector. The dairy industry — anchored by companies across County Tyrone, County Antrim, and County Down — is Northern Ireland's food powerhouse. Belfast's emerging food scene and Derry's artisan producers add innovation. The Windsor Framework's dual-market access is a significant competitive advantage for food producers who can serve UK and EU customers from a single production facility.
Service & Logistics
Ocean freight to Belfast port with inland delivery across Northern Ireland. Dual UKCA/CE marking included as standard. Typical delivery 9–13 weeks.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Northern Ireland
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Northern Ireland?
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 Northern Ireland?
Northern Ireland orders are built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Producers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. The 12-month warranty applies, and we aim to answer quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Northern Ireland?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Northern Ireland, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.