Filling Honey

Product characteristics

Honey is a viscous, sticky product whose flow behavior changes noticeably with temperature and moisture content. Raw or creamed honey can be considerably thicker than filtered, warmed honey, and some products may contain comb pieces or crystallization that affect how they move through a filler.

Filling technologies to investigate

Buyers filling honey commonly investigate volumetric technologies that handle viscous product without relying on gravity flow. Piston fillers and pump-based fillers are frequently considered; positive displacement pumps are often discussed for consistent dosing of thick product. Product heating or jacketed hoppers are sometimes considered to keep viscosity stable. Confirm suitability for your specific product with each supplier.

• Piston Filling

  Liquid Filling

• Pump Filling

  Liquid Filling

• Positive Displacement Filling

  Liquid Filling

• Hot Filling

  Specialty / Process Filling

These are technologies commonly considered for this product type, not a definitive engineering recommendation. Suitability depends on your formulation, container and production requirements.

Container considerations

Common containers include glass and plastic jars, squeeze bottles, and single-serve stick packs or portion cups. Container opening size and nozzle design influence drip control and clean fills.

Production considerations

Consider anti-drip nozzle options, cleanability of contact parts, and whether product temperature will be controlled on the line. Sanitary construction and easy changeover between jar sizes are typical requirements for food producers.

Relevant equipment categories

• Piston FillersVolumetric fillers ideal for viscous products, pastes, sauces and products with particulates.
• Pump Filling MachinesVersatile fillers using gear, lobe or peristaltic pumps for a wide range of viscosities.
• Bottle Filling MachinesComplete bottle filling solutions from tabletop units to fully automatic inline systems.
• Jar FillersFillers designed for wide-mouth jars and thick or chunky products.