Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Scotland
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Scotland food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Scotland: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids pesto and sauce cups at up to 30 per minute, 18 to 25 in production. Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g, and wide-bore valving passes basil, nut and olive pieces. In Scotland, each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. The CE-marked machine is backed by direct support from our Calgary engineering team, and installation and training details 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 Scotland 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.
Scotland's food and drink industry is the country's largest manufacturing sector, worth over £15B. Aberdeen and the Moray Firth are centers of seafood processing, Edinburgh hosts premium artisan food brands, and Glasgow's diverse population drives demand for international dips and condiments. The "Scotland the Brand" provenance positioning adds export value — Scottish food products command premium pricing in markets from London to Dubai.
Pesto Packaging in Scotland: What Local Producers Should Know
Scotland's food and drink reputation is built on salmon, beef, lamb, soft fruit, oats, dairy and whisky, with strong farm-to-fork pride from the Highlands to the Borders. Most processing and retail sits in the Central Belt around Glasgow and Edinburgh, supplying supermarkets, delis, farm shops, cafes and a large tourism and events trade. Dips, cultured dairy, sauces and spreads are increasingly made by small independent brands that outgrow hand-filling and need dependable, repeatable output with limited labour, which automatic rotary cup filling is built to provide.
Distribution centres on the M8, M74, M80, M9 and A9, with ports at Grangemouth, Leith and Aberdeen, while island ferries add complexity for remote customers. Cool, wet weather helps chilled loads, but long Highland routes and winter conditions need careful planning. Food Standards Scotland is the national food regulator, working with local authority environmental health officers. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel build, tool-free strip-down and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit audits, and optional MAP extends reach.
Machine details: Pesto filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
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 Scotland
Ocean freight to Grangemouth or overland from English ports. Typical delivery 9–13 weeks. UKCA marked for Scottish and UK-wide compliance.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Scotland
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean in Scotland
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 Scotland.
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 Scotland 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 Scotland.
More Applications in Scotland
Other products the SDH-R fills for Scotland producers
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Scotland
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Scotland?
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 Scotland?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and then delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Scottish customers are supported directly by our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. The machine comes with a 12-month warranty, and we reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Mediterranean Filling Machine in Scotland?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Scotland. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.