Retort Food Packaging

  • A retort food packaging is a type of packaging that is designed to preserve and cook food products using high-pressure steam and temperatures.
  • Retort packaging is typically made of heat-resistant plastic or foil material and is sealed to prevent the entry of air, bacteria, and other contaminants. The retort process involves subjecting the pouches to high temperatures and pressure, which sterilizes the contents and extends the shelf life of the food products.
  • Retort pouches are commonly used in the food industry for ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, and other similar products that require a long shelf life without refrigeration. They are also popular among consumers due to their convenience and ease of use, as the pouches can be heated in a microwave or boiling water for quick and easy preparation.

Retort Food Packaging Selection

Different material structures can have a significant impact on the performance of a bag. When it comes to choosing the right packaging for your retort food, selecting a suitable material structure is crucial. The type of material used in the pouch can affect its durability, barrier properties, and overall quality.

For example, retort food packaging made with a multi-layer structure, consisting of layers such as PET, AL, and PE, can provide excellent barrier properties against moisture, oxygen, and other external factors. PET/AL/NY/RCPP is widely used for stand-up pouches to soup.

On the other hand, a retort pouch made with a single-layer structure, such as LDPE, may have lower barrier properties that are not suitable but can still be ideal for certain products such as snacks or confectionery.

It is also important to consider the overall design and intended use of the retort foods packaging. For products that require a longer shelf life, a material structure with excellent barrier properties is ideal. For products that require high-impact resistance, a material structure with a thicker layer of PE can provide added durability.

It is important to carefully consider the intended use and requirements of the retort food packaging to ensure that the selected material structure meets the necessary criteria.

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Structure of Retort Pouch Packaging

  • PET / NY / AL / RCPP: Aluminum retort pouch widely used for the retort solid products require flatness
  • Mate PET / AL / NY / RCPP: Stand up pouch for liquid likes soup
  • TPET / NY / RCPP: Widely for clear retort pouch
  • TPET / White PET / NY / White RCPP: White PET and White RCPP increase the white grade and the printing grade of pouch

Additional Options for Retort Food Packaging

hang hole for pouch

Hang Hole for Pouch

Widely used for the products hanging on the shelves directly.

  • Euro hole
  • Carry hole
  • Round hole
tear notch for pouch

Tear Notch for Pouch

Some types of tear notch for easy tear.

  • “–” type notch
  • Normal type notch
  • Dot notch
  • Laser Score: linear tearing
hang hole for pouch

Window for Pouch

Allow consumers to see the product inside,  give consumers a sense of transparency and help to build trust with the brand.

  • Normal type
  • Tailored

3 widely used Packaging Types of
Retort Food Pouches

A retort food packaging is specifically engineered to preserve and cook food products through the application of high-pressure steam, which places significant demands on the quality of the film raw materials used in its construction.
Let’s choose the well-suitable packaging for our retort food.
stand up pouch for meats

Retort Stand Up Pouch

Retort Stand up pouch is most popular for retort food.

3 side seal pouch for retort food

3 Side Seal Pouch

3 side seal pouch suitable for small packet.

Unique shape stand up pouch

Free Shape Pouch

You can tailor your retort pouch with a free shape.

Retort Pouches Market

Retort pouch packaging is commonly used in the food industry for ready-to-eat meals, soups, sauces, and other similar products that to withstand high temperatures and pressures during the retort sterilization process, which effectively kills bacteria and other microorganisms, ensuring the safety and longevity of the packaged food.
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Tuna Pouch Packaging

Retort pouch packaging for tuna often features airtight seals to ensure product freshness and prevent contamination.

Some tuna pouches are designed to be microwave-safe, allowing for convenient heating of the contents without the need for transferring to another container.

Retort pouches are lightweight and flexible, making them convenient for storage and transportation tuan than cans.

Flexible retort food packaging can accommodate a variety of tuna products, including solid fillets, chunks, flakes, and pouches containing tuna salads or spreads.

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Sauce Pouch Packaging

Sauce retort pouch packaging offers a convenient and effective way to preserve and distribute various types of sauces, gravies, and condiments.

Sauce retort pouches can be designed in various shapes and sizes, like flat pouches, 3-sided seal pouches, stand-up pouches, and spouted pouches. They can be designed with features such as resealable zippers, tear notches, and spouts for easy dispensing and portion control.

Sauce Pouch Packaging

Sauce retort pouch packaging offers a convenient and effective way to preserve and distribute various types of sauces, gravies, and condiments.

Sauce retort pouches can be designed in various shapes and sizes, like flat pouches, 3-sided seal pouches, stand-up pouches, and spouted pouches. They can be designed with features such as resealable zippers, tear notches, and spouts for easy dispensing and portion control.

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Chestnut Retortable Pouch Packaging

Retortable pouches for chestnuts significantly prolong the shelf life of peeled chestnuts, allowing them to be stored at room temperature for an extended period without compromising quality or safety.

Chestnut pouches are available in both flat and stand-up designs, with some featuring convenient elements such as resealable zippers or tear notches for easy access to the chestnuts.

These retort pouches are handy for preserving chestnuts during storage and transportation, ensuring they remain fresh and flavorful until they reach the consumer.

baby food packaging

Baby Food Pouches Retortable

Baby food retort pouches undergo a rigorous sterilization process known as retort processing. This process extends the shelf life of the baby food without the need for preservatives.

Baby food retort packaging widely in flat pouches and stand-up pouches types. They are designed to be easy to handle, making them convenient for parents to use at home or on the go. Some pouches may feature resealable zippers or spouts for mess-free feeding.

The retort pouch sterilization process helps to retain the nutritional value and flavor of the baby food, ensuring that it remains wholesome and nutritious for infants and toddlers.

These retort pouches can contain lots of baby food products, including purees, mashes, and blends of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.

Baby Food Pouches Retortable

Baby food retort pouches undergo a rigorous sterilization process known as retort processing. This process extends the shelf life of the baby food without the need for preservatives.

Baby food retort packaging widely in flat pouches and stand-up pouches types. They are designed to be easy to handle, making them convenient for parents to use at home or on the go. Some pouches may feature resealable zippers or spouts for mess-free feeding.

The retort pouch sterilization process helps to retain the nutritional value and flavor of the baby food, ensuring that it remains wholesome and nutritious for infants and toddlers.

These retort pouches can contain lots of baby food products, including purees, mashes, and blends of fruits, vegetables, grains, and proteins.

baby food packaging

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is kind of packaging generally used for retort food?

For pouch packaging solution, stand up pouch, 3 side seal pouch are the common packaging ways. We can choose different pouches according to different retort food.

Can we tailor the pouch packaging?

Yes, we accept all parts of pouch customized, such as size, sharp, design, spout, even materials. Please do not hesitant to contact us to design your own pouches.

Are the pouch packaging safe for retort food?

All of our pouches are making in GMP plant, with all food-grade certificates like FFSC2200, SMETA, HACCP, BRC etc…

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