Guacamole Filling Machine in Yorkshire
SDH-R automatic guacamole filling, sealing & cupping for Yorkshire food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Guacamole filling machine in Yorkshire, UK: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids guacamole cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Optional nitrogen MAP reduces residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%, and a servo piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. 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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Guacamole Packaging for Yorkshire Producers
Guacamole and avocado-based dips are among the most challenging products to package automatically. The product is delicate — chunks of avocado must not be crushed during filling — and extremely sensitive to oxidation, turning brown within hours without proper atmosphere control. The SDH-R addresses both challenges: the low-shear servo piston fills gently while integrated MAP nitrogen flushing removes oxygen to preserve the signature green colour and extend shelf life.
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.
Guacamole 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: Guacamole 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
Why the SDH-R Protects Avocado Products
Low-Shear Gentle Filling
The servo-driven piston moves at controlled speed to fill chunky guacamole without crushing avocado pieces. Adjustable stroke rate preserves product texture.
MAP Prevents Browning
Nitrogen flushing displaces oxygen in the headspace before sealing. Guacamole maintains green colour and fresh flavour for 30–45 days vs. 3–5 days without MAP.
High-Speed Retail Packaging
Package guacamole into 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, or 16oz retail cups at 30 per minute — fast enough for co-packers supplying major grocery chains.
Easy Batch Changeover
Switch between mild, spicy, chunky, smooth, or flavoured guacamole variants in under 15 minutes with PLC-stored recipe parameters.
SDH-R Configuration for Guacamole
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.
Guacamole Products We Fill in Yorkshire
How the SDH-R Fills Guacamole 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 guacamole packaging in Yorkshire.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of guacamole 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 guacamole, 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
Guacamole Filling Machine FAQs: Yorkshire
How much does a guacamole filling machine cost in Yorkshire?
A guacamole filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Nitrogen MAP for browning control, extra fillers for toppings, labeling and coding, and custom tooling all raise the price. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team sends 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 Guacamole Filling Machine in Yorkshire?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for guacamole packaging in Yorkshire. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.