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Guacamole Filling Machine in California

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

Guacamole Packaging for California 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.

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 Guacamole

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.

Specifications

SDH-R Configuration for Guacamole

Throughput30 cups/min (dry cycle)
Fill Range100g – 500g (4oz – 17oz)
MAPIntegrated nitrogen flush
Cup Sizes4oz, 8oz, 12oz, 16oz, custom
Hygiene304 SS, CIP, FDA-compliant
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
Guacamole Varieties

Guacamole Products We Fill in California

Classic guacamole
Chunky guacamole
Spicy guacamole
Avocado spread
Avocado ranch dip
Avocado hummus
Avocado salsa verde
Smashed avocado

How the SDH-R Fills Guacamole 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 guacamole packaging in California.

2

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 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 guacamole, 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 guacamole packaging meets California regulatory requirements.

Need a Guacamole Filling Machine in California?

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