CaliforniaBaby Food

Baby Food Filling Machine in California

SDH-R automatic baby food filling, sealing & cupping for California food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.

Baby Food Packaging for California 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.

California's $50B+ food industry spans everything from organic startups in Los Angeles to large-scale co-packers in the Central Valley. The state's plant-based food sector alone is valued at over $2B, making it the ideal market for the SDH-R's versatile cup-format filling. Whether you're a Whole Foods supplier in San Francisco or a Costco co-packer in Fresno, the SDH-R scales from artisan batches to retail-volume production.

Purpose-Built for Baby Food

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.

Specifications

SDH-R Configuration for Baby Food

Throughput30 cups/min (dry cycle)
Fill Range50g – 250g (2oz – 9oz)
Surfaces304 SS, electropolished
TraceabilityPLC batch logging
HygieneCIP, HACCP, allergen-safe
CertificationsCE, FDA, UL

Service & Logistics in California

Hummus Pack's West Coast service center in California supports producers from San Diego to Sacramento with same-state spare parts delivery, on-site commissioning, and rapid-response technical support. Machines ship from Calgary with typical delivery of 3–5 weeks.

Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty. Made in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.
Largest U.S. food-producing state
Home to 35,000+ food manufacturers
CA service center for same-state support
FDA, UL, USDA organic-compatible
Baby Food Varieties

Baby Food Products We Fill in California

Fruit purées
Vegetable purées
Mixed fruit & veg meals
Organic baby food
Stage 1 smooth purées
Stage 2 textured meals
Toddler snack cups
Baby yogurt
Baby cereal cups

How the SDH-R Fills Baby Food in California

Fully automatic process — no manual labour required

1

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 California.

2

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 California retail compliance.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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 California.

Compliance & Certifications: Every SDH-R machine ships with CE, FDA, and UL documentation. The 304 stainless-steel construction meets HACCP and BRCGS standards — ensuring your baby food packaging meets California regulatory requirements.

Need a Baby Food Filling Machine in California?

Get a personalized SDH-R quote for baby food packaging in California. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.