Your Trusted Supplier for Custom Retort Pouch Packaging
If you’re still packing your ready meals, soups, or pet food in heavy cans or fragile glass jars, you’re not just adding to shipping costs — you're missing out on shelf appeal and production efficiency.
Our custom retort doypack packaging offers the perfect balance of durability, food safety, and on-shelf appeal — trusted by brands across the globe.
A retort doypack is a flexible, heat-resistant laminated pouch designed to withstand high-temperature sterilization. It serves as a lightweight, space-saving alternative to traditional cans and glass jars while maintaining the same level of protection for your products.
Made from multiple protective layers, each pouch ensures long shelf life, barrier performance, and safety during distribution. Whether you're packaging ready-to-eat meals, gourmet sauces, or wet pet food, our retort pouches help you preserve product quality and stand out in a competitive market.
Why Choose Retort Pouches Over Cans or Jars?
The Problem with Traditional Packaging:
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Heavy & bulky – drives up logistics and warehousing costs
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Fragile – glass jars break easily during transport
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Limited branding space – hard to stand out on shelves
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Not consumer-friendly – difficult to open, reseal, or store
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High energy use – longer sterilization time, higher processing costs
The Smart Solution: Custom Retort Doypacks
Retort pouches are made from high-performance, multilayer laminated materials designed to withstand heat sterilization (up to 130°C) while offering unmatched efficiency and convenience:
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Lightweight and compact – reduce shipping and storage costs
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Durable and puncture-resistant – protect contents from damage and contamination
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Full-surface print area – unlock design flexibility and branding freedom
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Highly customizable – choose from spouts, handles, die-cut windows, matte or metallic finishes
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Faster heat processing – saves energy and preserves taste, texture, and nutrition
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Long shelf life – equal to cans, but without the bulk
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No refrigeration needed – simplify distribution and reduce food waste
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Better shelf presence – doypack format stands up in-store and online
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Eco-friendly options available – reduce your packaging footprint
Customization Options to Fit Every Product & Market
Multilayer Material Structures: Over 20 laminated options including PET/AL/NY/RCPP, PET/PE, PET/CPP, NY/RCPP, aluminum foil laminates, recyclable PP, eco-friendly PE, bio-based PLA, and compostable aluminum-free films—supporting sterilization, freezing, export compliance, and sustainability.
Diverse Pouch Formats: Stand-up doypacks, 3-side seal pouches, flat bottom (box) pouches, zipper pouches, vacuum pouches, and custom-shaped bags tailored for different products and shelf display needs.
Functional Add-ons: Tear notches, steam valves, anti-freeze and resealable zippers, hang holes, euro slots, clear windows, laser score easy-open, and spouts (center or corner) to enhance usability and consumer experience.
High-End Printing & Surface Finishes: Matte or glossy lamination, spot UV, cold foil stamping, frosted or tactile textures, transparent windows, printed with up to 10-color rotogravure and digital UV for vivid brand presentation.
Sustainable Packaging Options: Biodegradable PLA, bio-based materials, recyclable mono-materials, and aluminum-free barrier films for eco-conscious brands without compromising barrier performance or appearance.
Choose Your Materials
| Material Type | Advantages | Considerations |
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| PET/AL/NY/RCPP (4-layer laminate) | High heat resistance (up to 135°C), excellent barrier for sterilization and long shelf life | Contains aluminum (limited recyclability), higher cost and weight |
| PET/PE or PET/CPP | Lightweight, cost-effective, suitable for non-retort or low-heat applications, recyclable in some markets | Not suitable for retort or high-heat sterilization, limited barrier properties |
| NY/RCPP (Nylon laminate) | High puncture resistance, good aroma and moisture barrier, ideal for vacuum and MAP packaging | Moderate heat resistance, often combined with aluminum for retort use |
| Aluminum Foil Laminates | Ultimate barrier against oxygen, light, and moisture; extends shelf life significantly | Difficult to recycle, adds weight and rigidity, less flexible design options |
| Bio-based PLA and Compostable Films | Environmentally friendly and biodegradable, meets sustainability demands | Lower heat resistance, shorter shelf life, higher cost, limited availability |
| Recyclable PP Structures | Lightweight, good moisture barrier, widely recyclable, flexible design options | Barrier lower than aluminum laminates, requires careful design for retort use |
Choose Your Print Finish
Matte Lamination
Creates a smooth, elegant finish with minimal glare — ideal if you want a premium, minimalist aesthetic.
Glossy Finish
Glossy finish nicely provides shiny and reflective effect on printed surfaces, making printed objects appear more three-dimensional and lifelike, perfectly looking vibrant and visually striking.
Spot UV Coating
Highlights specific areas like your logo or product image, adding shine and texture that customers can see and feel. It’s great for boosting perceived value.
Transparent Windows
Let your customers see the real product inside — a powerful way to build trust, especially in ready meals or pet food packaging.
Hot Stamping (Gold/Silver)
Adds metallic foil elements in gold or silver, giving your pouch a luxurious, upscale look. Great for products where you want to signal exclusivity and quality.
Embossing (Raised Texture)
Adds a three-dimensional effect by raising specific parts of the design — like your logo or brand name — so your customers can literally feel your brand.
Choose Your Functional Add-ons
Tear Notches
Enabling your products to stay fresh even after the whole packaging bag is opened. Such press-to-close zippers, child-resistant zippers and other zippers all provide some degree of strong resealing ability.
Degassing Vent / Air Hole
Allows trapped air or gas to escape — preventing pouch swelling and ensuring better stacking, transport, and safety during retort processing.
Hang Holes / Euro Slots
Allow your pouch to be hung in display racks — optimizing shelf presence and visibility.
Spouts (Corner / Center)
Provide clean, controlled pouring for liquids or semi-liquids — perfect for sauces, soups, and pet food.
Heat Seal
Offers a smooth, controlled opening experience — ideal for elderly-friendly or high-end food products.
Gusset (Bottom / Side / Quad-Seal)
Adds extra volume, helps the pouch stand up for better shelf presence, and improves fill capacity. Ideal for heavy or bulky products like pet food or ready meals.
Real Client Projects Showcase
Premium Retort Doypack for a Pet Food Brand
Ready Meal Pouches for a UK Meal Kit Startup
Sterilizable Stand-Up Pouch for a U.S. Premium Pet Food Brand
Retort Bag for a French Ready-to-Eat Curry Brand
Retort Pouch for an Instant Curry Producer
Retort Vacuum Pouch for Pre-Cooked Sous-Vide Steak
Product Details: Built for Performance Under Pressure
PET / AL / NY / RCPP — Each layer plays a key role in protecting your product:
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PET Outer Film – Strong, waterproof, and printable surface layer that enhances branding and scratch resistance
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Aluminum Foil Layer – Blocks light, oxygen, and moisture to preserve color, flavor, and nutrients
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Nylon (NY) Layer – Provides high barrier against gas and aroma, while increasing puncture resistance
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RCPP Inner Layer – Heat-resistant sealing layer that withstands temperatures up to 135°C (275°F), ideal for retort sterilization
Product Details: Built for Performance Under Pressure
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Seal Strength ≥ 20N / 15mm – High-pressure sealing ensures leak-proof protection during processing and shipping
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Near-Zero Leakage Rate – Excellent seal integrity and pressure tolerance eliminate the risk of leaks
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Tensile Strength ≥ 35MPa – Maintains pouch integrity during sterilization, storage, and transport
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Puncture Resistance > 25N – Resists sharp ingredients or mechanical stress without tearing
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Withstands Retort and Vacuum Processing – Durable enough for sous-vide, pasteurization, and high-barrier vacuum applications
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Absolutely. All materials are food-grade and compliant with FDA, EU, and other international safety standards. Certificates like BRC, ISO, and SGS testing reports are available upon request.
Yes. We offer up to 10-color rotogravure printing and digital UV printing, along with surface finishes like matte/glossy lamination, spot UV, cold foil stamping, embossing, and more.
We offer flexible MOQs to support both small-batch testing and large-scale production. Contact us with your project details for an exact quote.
Yes — many of our retort pouches are microwave-safe and available with steam valves or easy-tear features for safe reheating.
Yes, we offer free or paid samples (depending on customization level) so you can test structure, fit, and design before placing a full order.