Yogurt Cup Filling Machine in California
SDH-R automatic yogurt filling, sealing & cupping for California food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Yogurt cup filling machine in California: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that denests, fills, seals and lids yogurt cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Servo-driven piston filling holds ±0.5% accuracy from 50 to 500 g, covering 4, 8, 10 and 16 oz cups. 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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Yogurt Packaging for California Producers
The yogurt segment demands exceptional hygiene, precise fill weights for retail compliance, and the ability to handle viscosities ranging from pourable liquid yogurt to ultra-thick Greek strained yogurt. The SDH-R's servo-driven piston filler adapts stroke length and speed per product, while the 304 stainless steel construction and integrated CIP system meet the sanitation requirements of HACCP-certified dairy facilities.
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.
Yogurt Cup 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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Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Why Dairy Producers Choose the SDH-R
Dairy-Grade Hygiene
Full 304 stainless steel construction with integrated CIP (Clean-in-Place) system. Tool-free disassembly for daily sanitation. HACCP and BRCGS audit-ready.
Variable Viscosity Handling
The servo piston adapts to thin drinkable yogurts, standard set yogurts, thick Greek strained yogurt, and ultra-thick skyr — all on the same machine.
Fruit & Topping Layer
Multi-station filling enables yogurt base + fruit compote + granola topping in a single pass. Create premium layered products without manual labour.
Temperature-Controlled Filling
Jacketed hopper options maintain product temperature during filling — critical for live-culture yogurts that must stay below 4°C throughout packaging.
SDH-R Configuration for Yogurt
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.
Yogurt Products We Fill in California
How the SDH-R Fills Yogurt 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 yogurt packaging in California.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of yogurt 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 yogurt, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in California.
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Yogurt Cup Filling Machine FAQs: California
How much does a yogurt cup filling machine cost in California?
Yogurt cup filling machines from Hummus Pack start at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R configuration. Extra fillers for fruit or granola layers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and date coding, and custom tooling for unusual cups add to that figure. Send your yogurt style, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and expect 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 Yogurt Filling Machine in California?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for yogurt packaging in California. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.