Pesto & Mediterranean Sauce Filling Machine in Pacific Northwest
SDH-R automatic mediterranean filling, sealing & cupping for Pacific Northwest food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Pesto filling machine in Pacific Northwest: 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. 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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Mediterranean Packaging for Pacific Northwest 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.
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.
Pesto 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.
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 Pacific Northwest
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.
Mediterranean Products We Fill in Pacific Northwest
How the SDH-R Fills Mediterranean in Pacific Northwest
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 Pacific Northwest.
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 Pacific Northwest 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 Pacific Northwest.
More Applications in Pacific Northwest
Other products the SDH-R fills for Pacific Northwest producers
Pesto Filling Machine FAQs: the Pacific Northwest
How much does a pesto filling machine cost in the Pacific Northwest?
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 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 Mediterranean Filling Machine in Pacific Northwest?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for mediterranean packaging in Pacific Northwest. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.