Filling Machines for the Pacific Northwest
The Pacific Northwest — Oregon and Washington — is a national leader in organic, artisan, and plant-based food production. Portland's food scene has spawned dozens of specialty hummus, nut butter, and fermented-food brands, while Seattle's food sector focuses on premium yogurts, seafood spreads, and Asian-fusion condiments. The SDH-R's servo-driven piston filler handles the thick, chunky, and variable-viscosity products that define PNW artisan food — from crunchy almond butter to kimchi hummus — with fill-weight accuracy within ±0.5%.
The Short Answer
Cup filling and sealing machines in Pacific Northwest: 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%. For producers across the Pacific Northwest, the SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered on an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation, with support from our California service centre, the nearest 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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Food Packaging in the Pacific Northwest: What Local Producers Should Know
Washington, Oregon and Idaho pair a large farm and dairy base with a food scene built on small and mid-sized makers. Puget Sound, the Willamette Valley and the Treasure Valley are home to natural-food brands, artisan dairies and dip, sauce and spread producers selling through co-ops, grocery chains and foodservice. Asian, Latino and Mediterranean communities and a plant-forward shopper base keep demand for chilled, cup-packed food steady. Wages are high, so makers moving past hand-filling want repeatable portion weights and a sealed, tamper-evident cup on every pack without adding a crew.
Interstate 5 runs from the Canadian border through Seattle and Portland, and Interstate 84 heads east toward Boise, so most refrigerated freight follows those corridors. West of the Cascades the climate is mild and damp; east of them summers run hot and dry. Producers work under FDA's Preventive Controls for Human Food rule (21 CFR Part 117) plus state licensing, such as from the Washington State Department of Agriculture. The SDH-R's 304 stainless steel and tool-free strip-down support routine sanitation.
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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 Pacific Northwest
The SDH-R fills, seals, and caps these cup-format products for Pacific Northwest food producers at up to 30 cups per minute.
Food Manufacturing in Pacific Northwest
Portland and Seattle consistently rank among America's top cities for food innovation. Oregon's organic food sector is the largest per capita in the U.S., while Washington's food manufacturing includes major yogurt brands and a thriving artisan-spread sector. The SDH-R appeals to PNW producers who need the flexibility to run small artisan batches (100–500 cups) while having the throughput to scale up for retail distribution at 30 cups per minute.
Service & Logistics
Pacific Northwest producers are supported by our California service center, with machines shipping from Calgary to Portland or Seattle in 2–4 weeks via overland freight — the shortest U.S. delivery route.
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Cup Filling Machine FAQs: the Pacific Northwest
How much does a cup filling machine cost in the Pacific Northwest?
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 the Pacific Northwest?
Each SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Producers in Washington, Oregon and Idaho are supported from our California service centre, the nearest of our service locations. The machine carries a 12-month warranty, and quote requests get a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a machine configured for Pacific Northwest?
Contact Hummus Pack for a quote including freight to Pacific Northwest, on-site commissioning, and compliance documentation. Starting at $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty.