Hummus Filling Machine in California
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for California food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in California: 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. For California producers, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation, and support comes from our California service centre, the closest of our service locations.
- 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 California 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.
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.
Hummus Packaging in California: What Local Producers Should Know
California combines the largest state population in the country with a vast farm economy, so fresh-food production runs from Central Valley dairies and nut and vegetable processors to dense urban kitchens in Los Angeles and the Bay Area. Latino, Armenian, Persian, Middle Eastern, South Asian and East Asian communities, along with a health-focused consumer base, drive demand for dips, spreads, sauces, cultured dairy and plant-based chilled foods through supermarkets, natural grocers, warehouse clubs and foodservice. High wages push producers toward automated cup filling and sealing.
Fresh product moves through the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland and along Interstates 5 and 10 and State Route 99. Hot Central Valley summers demand a dependable cold chain. Processors work under FDA's Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (21 CFR Part 117) and the California Department of Public Health's Food and Drug Branch; dairy plants also answer to the state's Department of Food and Agriculture. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel and FDA-compliant materials fit that frame.
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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 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.
Hummus Products We Fill in California
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in California
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 California.
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 California 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 California.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: California
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in California?
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 California?
California machines are built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support comes from our California service centre, the closest of our service locations. Each SDH-R carries a 12-month warranty, and we typically reply to quote requests within about 24 hours.
Need a Hummus Filling Machine in California?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in California. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.