Hummus Filling Machine in Northern Ireland
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Northern Ireland food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Northern Ireland: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. 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
Specifications checked against SDH-R engineering dataEditorial policyCertifications & compliance
Hummus Packaging for Northern Ireland Producers
Hummus is the SDH-R's signature product. The servo-driven volumetric piston filler handles classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon herb, and every other hummus variant with consistent fill weights and clean cup edges. Chickpea-based products have a medium-to-thick viscosity that the SDH-R's adjustable piston stroke manages precisely — from smooth restaurant-style hummus to chunky rustic blends with whole chickpeas and pine nuts.
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.
Hummus 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: Hummus filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: How to start a hummus business · How hummus is made commercially · How long hummus lasts
Why the SDH-R Excels at Hummus
Servo-Driven Piston Accuracy
Volumetric piston filling delivers ±0.5% weight accuracy across classic, chunky, and whipped hummus textures — critical for retail compliance and cost control.
Multi-Component Capability
Fill hummus base + olive oil drizzle + paprika garnish in a single cup pass. Up to three filler stations work simultaneously for layered presentations.
MAP Nitrogen Flushing
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with nitrogen, extending refrigerated hummus shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days for retail distribution.
Quick Flavour Changeover
Switch between classic, garlic, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, and other flavours in under 15 minutes via PLC recipe recall and tool-free hopper swap.
SDH-R Configuration for Hummus
Service & Logistics in Northern Ireland
Ocean freight to Belfast port with inland delivery across Northern Ireland. Dual UKCA/CE marking included as standard. Typical delivery 9–13 weeks.
Hummus Products We Fill in Northern Ireland
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Northern Ireland
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 hummus packaging in Northern Ireland.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of hummus 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 Northern Ireland 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 hummus, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Northern Ireland.
Hummus Filling Machines by City in Northern Ireland
Explore SDH-R hummus packaging support in these Northern Ireland cities
More Applications in Northern Ireland
Other products the SDH-R fills for Northern Ireland producers
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Northern Ireland
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Northern Ireland?
A hummus filling machine from Hummus Pack starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with extra fillers for oil or toppings, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom cup tooling. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team replies with a quote 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Northern Ireland?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Northern Ireland. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.