Guacamole Filling Machine in Texas
SDH-R automatic guacamole filling, sealing & cupping for Texas food producers. Servo-driven precision at 30 cups per minute — from $45,000 USD.
The Short Answer
Guacamole filling machine in Texas: Hummus Pack's SDH-R is a fully automatic rotary machine that fills, seals and lids guacamole cups at up to 30 per minute, with 18 to 25 typical in production. Optional nitrogen MAP reduces residual oxygen to 0.3 to 0.4%, and a servo piston fills 50 to 500 g at ±0.5%. Texas producers receive a machine built in Calgary, with an 8-12 week lead time from order confirmation, a 12-month warranty and support from our California and New Jersey service centers.
- 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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Guacamole Packaging for Texas Producers
Guacamole and avocado-based dips are among the most challenging products to package automatically. The product is delicate — chunks of avocado must not be crushed during filling — and extremely sensitive to oxidation, turning brown within hours without proper atmosphere control. The SDH-R addresses both challenges: the low-shear servo piston fills gently while integrated MAP nitrogen flushing removes oxygen to preserve the signature green colour and extend shelf life.
Texas food producers operate across the state's four major metros — Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, and Austin — with additional hubs in the Rio Grande Valley and Lubbock. The state's proximity to Mexico and large Hispanic population drive the strongest salsa and queso market in the country. Austin's booming food startup scene has produced dozens of artisan hot-sauce and dip brands in the past five years. The SDH-R's interchangeable tooling lets Texas producers handle thick queso, chunky pico de gallo, and smooth hummus on the same line.
Guacamole Packaging in Texas: What Local Producers Should Know
Texas combines a large, growing population with deep Mexican-American food traditions, which makes salsas, queso, dips and fresh sauces part of everyday eating. Houston, Dallas-Fort Worth, San Antonio, Austin and El Paso also have large Middle Eastern, South Asian, Vietnamese and Latin American communities, a busy restaurant scene and big grocery, convenience and institutional buyers. Texas dairy, pecan, peanut and produce growers supply a regional ingredient base. Automatic cup filling lets Texas food makers meet volume demand without adding hand-fill labor.
Distances between Texas metros are long, so cold-chain planning matters on every route. The ports of Houston and Galveston handle ocean freight, border crossings at Laredo and El Paso link to Mexico, and I-35, I-45, I-10 and I-20 carry domestic loads. Summers are hot and winter storms occasionally test refrigeration. Oversight comes from FDA's FSMA Preventive Controls for Human Food (21 CFR Part 117) and the Texas Department of State Health Services. The SDH-R's tool-free strip-down suits sanitation routines.
Machine details: Guacamole 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 the SDH-R Protects Avocado Products
Low-Shear Gentle Filling
The servo-driven piston moves at controlled speed to fill chunky guacamole without crushing avocado pieces. Adjustable stroke rate preserves product texture.
MAP Prevents Browning
Nitrogen flushing displaces oxygen in the headspace before sealing. Guacamole maintains green colour and fresh flavour for 30–45 days vs. 3–5 days without MAP.
High-Speed Retail Packaging
Package guacamole into 4oz, 8oz, 12oz, or 16oz retail cups at 30 per minute — fast enough for co-packers supplying major grocery chains.
Easy Batch Changeover
Switch between mild, spicy, chunky, smooth, or flavoured guacamole variants in under 15 minutes with PLC-stored recipe parameters.
SDH-R Configuration for Guacamole
Service & Logistics in Texas
Texas producers are supported through our New Jersey and California service centers, with freight delivery from Calgary typically arriving in 3–5 weeks. On-site commissioning is available across all Texas metros.
Guacamole Products We Fill in Texas
How the SDH-R Fills Guacamole in Texas
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 guacamole packaging in Texas.
Servo-Driven Filling
The volumetric piston filler draws a precise dose of guacamole 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 Texas 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 guacamole, this extends refrigerated shelf life from 7–10 days to 30–45+ days — essential for retail distribution in Texas.
More Applications in Texas
Other products the SDH-R fills for Texas producers
Guacamole Filling Machine FAQs: Texas
How much does a guacamole filling machine cost in Texas?
A guacamole filling machine starts at $45,000 USD for the single-filler SDH-R. Nitrogen MAP for browning control, extra fillers for toppings, labeling and coding, and custom tooling all raise the price. Tell us your recipe, cup size, target speed and options, and our team sends a quote within about 24 hours.
How is the SDH-R delivered and serviced in Texas?
The SDH-R is built in Calgary and delivered 8-12 weeks after order confirmation. Texas customers are supported from our California and New Jersey service centers. Warranty is 12 months on each unit, and quote requests normally get a reply within about 24 hours.
Need a Guacamole Filling Machine in Texas?
Get a personalized SDH-R quote for guacamole packaging in Texas. From $45,000 USD with a 12-month warranty and service support.