Hummus Filling Machine in Florida
SDH-R automatic hummus filling, sealing & cupping for Florida food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Hummus filling machine in Florida: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids hummus and bean dip cups at up to 30 cups per minute (18 to 25 in production). A servo-driven piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%, then a roll-film membrane seals each cup. 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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Hummus Packaging for Florida 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.
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.
Hummus 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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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 Florida
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.
Hummus Products We Fill in Florida
How the SDH-R Fills Hummus in Florida
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 Florida.
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 Florida 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 Florida.
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Hummus Filling Machine FAQs: Florida
How much does a hummus filling machine cost in Florida?
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 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 Hummus Filling Machine in Florida?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for hummus packaging in Florida. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.