Pesto is not just a sauce. It's a culinary heritage of Italy—a living preparation that embodies the history of a region and the care in selecting quality ingredients.
Fresh basil, extra virgin olive oil, aged cheeses, pine nuts, and garlic: a few ingredients, a lot of value. In every jar of artisanal pesto, you find bold flavor, creamy texture, and fresh aromas that must be carefully preserved.
The challenges of packaging such a rich product
Pesto is a precious yet complex product to handle. Its creamy and oily texture, the presence of fibers or bits (especially in rustic or gourmet versions), and its sensitivity to oxidation require constant and precise care.
The most common issues include:
- Irregular dosing, with risk of separation between oil and solids
- Drips and product waste that slow down production
- Format handling and cleaning between batches
- The need to preserve visual appeal, which is key to brand positioning
Improving the filling process for artisanal pesto
For those producing pesto in small-scale facilities, delis, or artisanal labs, every phase must be optimized. TELM has developed filling and dosing systems designed to ensure maximum hygiene, precision, and flexibility.
Our volumetric filling machines allow you to:
- Keep dosing uniform
- Reduce waste
- Adapt to various container sizes
- Simplify cleaning and changeovers
TELM’s solutions for Pesto Packaging
Our fillers for pesto come equipped with drip-free valves and agitator-equipped hoppers, ideal for maintaining a homogeneous texture during processing. TELM systems are compatible with glass jars, PET containers, single-serve portions, or custom formats.
All our machines are made from AISI 316 stainless steel, fully sanitizable, and available both as bench-top units for small batches and automatic lines for larger production volumes.
Technology for thick sauces and artisanal products
Automating pesto packaging doesn’t mean industrializing your process—it means refining it. Fewer errors, more efficiency, and consistent results.
A machine designed to handle dense sauces like pesto can make a real difference—not just in productivity, but also in how your customers perceive the quality of your finished product.
Want to take your artisanal Pesto to the next level?
TELM partners with small producers, delis, and artisanal labsthat want to automate jar filling and capping for pesto, withoutcompromising on taste, quality, or tradition.
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