Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Florida
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Florida food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Florida: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids pesto and sauce cups at up to 30 per minute, 18 to 25 in production. Servo piston dosing holds ±0.5% from 50 to 500 g, and wide-bore valving passes basil, nut and olive pieces. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Florida Producers
Pesto and Mediterranean-style dips present a specific challenge: oil separation. Basil pesto, sun-dried tomato pesto, olive tapenade, and artichoke dips naturally separate into oil and paste phases during storage and handling. The SDH-R's continuous agitation hopper keeps the product homogeneous during filling, while the servo piston handles the oil-rich consistency without dripping or stringing between cups.
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.
Pesto 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.
Machine details: Pesto filling machine · SDH-R rotary cup filling and sealing machine: specs and price
Further reading: Food labeling requirements for dips and spreads · Types of food packaging machines · MAP and nitrogen flushing for dip shelf life
Purpose-Built for Oil-Based Pastes
Anti-Separation Agitation
The hopper includes a motorized paddle agitator that maintains product homogeneity, preventing oil from pooling on the surface during filling runs.
Drip-Free Cutting
The servo piston's precise retraction and nozzle design prevent oil-based products from stringing or dripping between cups, keeping cup rims clean for consistent sealing.
Herb & Nut Particulate Handling
Fills pesto with pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic pieces, and sun-dried tomato chunks up to 10mm without jamming the filling mechanism.
CE-Certified for EU Markets
Full CE marking for EU Machinery Directive compliance — serving Italian, French, Spanish, and Greek producers exporting across Europe.
SDH-R Configuration for Mediterranean
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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Florida
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean 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 mediterranean packaging in Florida.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of mediterranean 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 mediterranean, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Florida.
More Applications in Florida
Other products the SDH-R fills for Florida producers
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: Florida
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in Florida?
A pesto filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the SDH-R with one filler. Adding a peristaltic oil filler, a garnish filler for nuts, nitrogen MAP, labeling and coding, or custom tooling raises the price. Once we know your sauce, cup size, target cups per minute and options, a quote follows 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Florida?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Florida. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.