Hummus Filling Machine in Yorkshire
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Yorkshire food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Yorkshire, UK: The SDH-R from Hummus Pack packs hummus, black bean dip and other legume spreads into pre-formed cups in a single rotary pass: denest, fill, seal and lid. Optional nitrogen MAP brings residual oxygen down to 0.3 to 0.4%, and up to three fillers can add oil or toppings. 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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Hummus Packaging for Yorkshire Producers
Hummus is the SDH-R's signature product. The servo-driven volumetric piston filler handles classic, roasted garlic, roasted red pepper, lemon herb, and every other hummus variant with consistent fill weights and clean cup edges. Chickpea-based products have a medium-to-thick viscosity that the SDH-R's adjustable piston stroke manages precisely — from smooth restaurant-style hummus to chunky rustic blends with whole chickpeas and pine nuts.
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.
Hummus 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.
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Why the SDH-R Excels at Hummus
Servo-Driven Piston Accuracy
Volumetric piston filling delivers ±0.5% weight accuracy across classic, chunky, and whipped hummus textures — critical for retail compliance and cost control.
Multi-Component Capability
Fill hummus base + olive oil drizzle + paprika garnish in a single cup pass. Up to three filler stations work simultaneously for layered presentations.
MAP Nitrogen Flushing
Modified Atmosphere Packaging replaces oxygen with nitrogen, extending refrigerated hummus shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days for retail distribution.
Quick Flavour Changeover
Switch between classic, garlic, jalapeño, roasted red pepper, and other flavours in under 15 minutes via PLC recipe recall and tool-free hopper swap.
SDH-R Configuration for Hummus
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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Yorkshire
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus 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 hummus packaging in Yorkshire.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of hummus 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 hummus, 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
Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Yorkshire
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Yorkshire?
A hummus filling machine from Hummus Pack starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Price rises with extra fillers for oil or toppings, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom cup tooling. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Yorkshire?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Yorkshire. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.