Baby Food Filling Machine in Yorkshire
SDH-R automatic baby food filling, sealing & cupping for Yorkshire food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Baby food filling machine in Yorkshire, UK: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids fruit and vegetable purée cups for refrigerated baby food. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production) and fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5% with a roll-film seal. Yorkshire producers can order an SDH-R built in Calgary, with delivery 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Calgary engineers support the CE-marked machine directly, and your quote sets out installation and training details.
- 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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Baby Food Packaging for Yorkshire Producers
Baby food is the most regulation-intensive category in cup-format food packaging. Every production run must meet the strictest hygiene standards, complete traceability from batch to individual cup, and allergen-control protocols that prevent cross-contamination. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel construction, integrated CIP system, and PLC-based batch tracking deliver the compliance infrastructure that baby food producers require.
Yorkshire produces more yogurt than any other UK region. Major dairy brands and their co-packers operate facilities across West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire. The region's agricultural base — dairy farms, rhubarb production (the famous "Rhubarb Triangle"), and vegetable growing — feeds directly into food manufacturing. Bradford's food manufacturing sector includes curry-sauce producers and South Asian food brands, while York hosts artisan food producers.
Baby Food Packaging in Yorkshire: What Local Producers Should Know
Yorkshire's food reputation rests on dairy, forced rhubarb, Wensleydale cheese, pork and Yorkshire pudding, backed by farmland stretching from the Dales and Moors to the Vale of York and Holderness. Leeds, Sheffield, Bradford, Hull and York support big retail, foodservice and student markets, and Bradford and Leeds have long South Asian culinary traditions. Fresh dips, dairy and sauces fit the region's independent delis, farm shops, market halls and supermarket supply chains. Makers facing wage pressure and growing orders can use automation to replace hand-filling.
The A1(M), M1, M62 and M18 run through the region, and Humber ports such as Hull and Immingham handle freight to and from the Continent. Yorkshire weather ranges from mild lowlands to cold uplands, so insulated vehicles matter on Dales routes in winter. Producers work to Food Standards Agency requirements, enforced by local council food teams. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel build, CIP option and tamper-evident roll-film seal suit those standards, and nitrogen MAP is optional.
Machine details: Baby food 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
Safety-First Design for Infant Nutrition
Pharma-Grade Hygiene
Full 304 stainless steel with electropolished product-contact surfaces. CIP system cleans to dairy-grade standards. Tool-free disassembly for visual inspection.
Allergen Changeover Protocol
Complete strip-down and CIP wash between allergen groups. PLC prompts operator through validated changeover steps to prevent cross-contamination.
Batch Traceability
PLC logs batch number, fill weights, seal integrity, and timestamp for every production run. Exportable data supports HACCP and regulatory audit trails.
Gentle Purée Handling
Servo piston fills smooth purées and chunky textured meals without air incorporation. Consistent fill weights ±0.5% meet the tight tolerances required for infant portion sizes.
SDH-R Configuration for Baby Food
Service & Logistics in Yorkshire
Machines ship to Felixstowe or Hull with inland delivery across Yorkshire. Hull's port offers a more direct North Sea route. Typical delivery 8–12 weeks.
Baby Food Products We Fill in Yorkshire
How the SDH-R Fills Baby Food in Yorkshire
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 baby food packaging in Yorkshire.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of baby food 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 Yorkshire 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 baby food, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Yorkshire.
More Applications in Yorkshire
Other products the SDH-R fills for Yorkshire producers
Baby Food Filling Machine FAQs: Yorkshire
How much does a baby food filling machine cost in Yorkshire?
Baby food purée cup filling on the SDH-R starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler configuration, for fresh and refrigerated products. Nitrogen MAP, additional fillers, labeling and variable data coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your purée type, 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 Yorkshire?
Every SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. In Yorkshire, support comes directly from our Calgary engineering team, with installation and training details confirmed in the quote. The machine has a 12-month warranty, and we answer quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Baby Food Filling Machine in Yorkshire?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for baby food packaging in Yorkshire. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.