Cup Filling Machines for Florida
Florida's food industry is shaped by its large Hispanic population, Caribbean culinary influences, and growing health-conscious consumer base. The state is a major market for mojo sauces, black bean dips, guacamole, Caribbean-style salsas, and Mediterranean hummus. Miami-Dade's food manufacturing corridor serves both the domestic Florida market and export channels to Latin America and the Caribbean. The SDH-R's MAP nitrogen flushing system is especially valuable for Florida producers needing extended shelf life in the state's warm climate.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Florida: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus, dips, sauces, dairy spreads, nut butters, plant-based products and baby food purées in pre-formed cups. It runs up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production), 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. In Florida, every machine is built in Calgary and ships on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation, with support from our New Jersey service center, the nearest to the state, and a 12-month warranty.
- 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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Food Packaging in Florida: What Local Producers Should Know
Florida's food market mirrors its population: Cuban, Caribbean and Latin American communities in the south, Greek and Mediterranean roots around Tampa Bay, a large retiree base and year-round visitors. That mix sustains demand for dips, spreads, salsas, yogurts and sauces across grocery, foodservice, hotels and resorts. Citrus, strawberries, tomatoes, avocados and tropical fruit give regional food makers a local ingredient base. For producers still portioning by hand, automatic cup filling brings consistent fill weights, tamper-evident seals and relief from the hourly labor pressure of a fast-growing state.
Heat and humidity last most of the year, and hurricane season from June through November shapes inventory and downtime planning. Cold-chain freight moves along I-95, I-75 and the Florida Turnpike, with PortMiami, Port Everglades, Port Tampa Bay and JAXPORT handling seaborne cargo. Plants answer to FDA's FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (21 CFR Part 117) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. The SDH-R's food-grade 304 stainless steel and tool-free strip-down suit frequent washdowns.
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Further reading: Types of food packaging machines · How to start a hummus business · Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads
Popular Products in Florida
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Florida food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Florida
Miami is both a food-production hub and a gateway for Latin American food exports. Tampa and Orlando host growing artisan food sectors, while Jacksonville serves as a logistics hub for southeastern distribution. Florida's warm climate makes MAP nitrogen flushing especially valuable — the SDH-R's optional MAP system reduces residual oxygen to 0.3–0.4%, extending refrigerated shelf life well beyond standard membrane-sealed products. This is critical for Florida producers distributing across the Southeast.
Service & Logistics
Florida producers are served through our New Jersey service center, with freight delivery from Calgary typically arriving in 4–6 weeks via Gulf or East Coast ports. On-site commissioning and remote PLC support are included.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Florida
How much does a cup filling machine cost in Florida?
Hummus Pack's SDH-R cup filling machine starts at $45,000 USD in its single-filler configuration, whether you pack dips, sauces, dairy spreads or nut butters. Additional fillers, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, and custom tooling raise the price. Send your product, cup size, target cups per minute and options, and the team replies within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Florida?
Florida customers order a machine built in Calgary, with delivery 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Support comes from our New Jersey service center, the nearest to the state. Every unit has a 12-month warranty, and a quote request normally gets a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Florida?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Florida, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.