Yogurt Cup Filling Machine in Florida
SDH-R automatic yogurt filling, sealing & cupping for Florida food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Yogurt cup filling machine in Florida: For yogurt, the SDH-R fills pre-formed cups in one rotary pass with up to three filling stations, so a fruit base, the yogurt and a topping can share a cup. Each cup is closed with a heat-sealed roll-film membrane, and an optional plastic lid completes the pack. 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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Yogurt Packaging for Florida 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.
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.
Yogurt Cup 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: Yogurt 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
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 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.
Yogurt Products We Fill in Florida
How the SDH-R Fills Yogurt 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 yogurt packaging in Florida.
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 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 yogurt, 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
Yogurt Cup Filling Machine FAQs: Florida
How much does a yogurt cup filling machine cost in Florida?
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 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 Yogurt Filling Machine in Florida?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for yogurt packaging in Florida. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.