Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine in Northern Ireland
SDH-R automatic middle eastern filling, sealing & cupping for Northern Ireland food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Tahini and labneh filling machine in Northern Ireland: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids labneh, tahini, baba ganoush and muhammara cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Its servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% accuracy. 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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Middle Eastern Packaging for Northern Ireland Producers
Labneh, tahini, baba ganoush, muhammara, and hummus are the cornerstone products of Middle Eastern food culture — and increasingly, global food culture. The SDH-R is the machine of choice for Middle Eastern food producers scaling from artisan production to retail and export volumes. It handles the full viscosity range from thin tahini to thick strained labneh, with MAP options for the 30–45 day shelf life required by overseas distributors.
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.
Tahini & Labneh 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.
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Built for Middle Eastern Food Production
Full Viscosity Range
From thin, pourable tahini to ultra-thick strained labneh — the servo piston adapts stroke speed and force per product without hardware changes.
Export-Ready Shelf Life
MAP nitrogen flushing extends refrigerated shelf life to 30–45+ days, meeting the requirements of US, Canadian, and EU import distributors.
Halal-Compatible Hygiene
304 stainless steel construction with CIP sanitation supports halal-certified production facilities. No animal-derived materials in product-contact surfaces.
Multi-Language HMI
Siemens PLC with HMI interface available in English and Arabic (on request), supporting operators in Middle Eastern production facilities.
SDH-R Configuration for Middle Eastern
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.
Middle Eastern Products We Fill in Northern Ireland
How the SDH-R Fills Middle Eastern 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 middle eastern packaging in Northern Ireland.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of middle eastern 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 middle eastern, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Northern Ireland.
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Tahini & Labneh Filling Machine FAQs: Northern Ireland
How much does a tahini and labneh filling machine cost in Northern Ireland?
For labneh, tahini and similar dips, the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration. Extra fillers for oil, spice or seeds, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling increase the total. Send us the product, cup size, target speed and options, and the 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 Middle Eastern Filling Machine in Northern Ireland?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for middle eastern packaging in Northern Ireland. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.