Retort Pouch Retort pouches are flexible packaging solutions designed to withstand high-temperature sterilization processes, making them ideal for food, beverage, and other consumer goods. They are commonly used in the food industry for ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, and pet food. The pouch is typically made from multi-layer materials, including plastic, aluminum foil, and polyester, which provide durability, heat resistance, and barrier properties to protect the contents from light, air, and moisture. These pouches are sealed and then heat-processed in a retort chamber to kill bacteria and extend the shelf life of the product without refrigeration. Retort pouches are lighter and more space-efficient than traditional cans or glass jars, making them a convenient and sustainable packaging choice. Why choose cookable packaging? Cost savings - no need for pre-blanching or pre-cooking, thus reducing manufacturing and processing time and costs, as well as energy and water use Material Handling - Reduced package weight and size eliminates the need for bulky cans/bottles during processing and makes waste handling, transportation, storage, use and disposal easier. Bulk waste is reduced and cleanup and disposal requires a fraction of the space and processing time of traditional jars, glass bottles or semi-rigid thermoformed containers. Convenience - Consumers find the bags easy to handle, store and dispose of, and the steaming bags are easy to open without piercing metal or requiring additional tools. Safety - while heating liquids in cans creates dangerous pressure and opening cans can leave sharp edges, steaming bags are easy and safe to handle Branding- Increase consumer visibility by expanding branding and labeling surface area and product display locations Quality- Food can be cooked safely and evenly, and overcooking or uneven cooking of canned foods can be avoided. Design Options- Steamer packs are available in a variety of sizes and configuration shapes, printable surfaces, and a variety of hanging or standing methods. Packages can be flat, oval, truncated conical, or virtually any shape imaginable and designed with the obvious limitations of canned or bottled foods. For more information on more than 62 standard and specialty flexible film options.
