Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Northern Ireland
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Northern Ireland food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Northern Ireland: Pesto, tapenade, harissa and chimichurri go into pre-formed cups on the SDH-R in a single rotary pass. A heat-sealed roll-film membrane closes each cup, and optional nitrogen MAP lowers residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4% to help protect the color and flavor of oil-rich sauces. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Northern Ireland 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.
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.
Pesto 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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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 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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Northern Ireland
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean packaging in Northern Ireland.
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 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 mediterranean, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Northern Ireland.
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Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Northern Ireland
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Northern Ireland?
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 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Northern Ireland?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Northern Ireland. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.