Wholesale Retort Pouch Supplier

Custom Printed Retort Pouches

Our custom printed retort pouches can be fully customized to meet specific branding and functional requirements, providing a versatile packaging solution for a range of applications, including ready-to-eat meals, pet food, and beverages. We tailor these pouches to enhance product shelf-life, ensure safety during high-temperature sterilization, and offer vibrant, eye-catching designs that capture consumer attention.

Wholesale Retort Pouch Supplier

Custom Printed Retort Pouches

Our custom printed stand-up pouches offer versatility with options for reseal-ability, high barrier properties, and recyclability, catering to various industry needs including eco-friendly and functional packaging solutions. These pouches enhance product presentation while ensuring product integrity and quality, tailored to meet the specific requirements of businesses across different sectors.

Options & Features

Applications

FAQs

What is a Retort Pouch?

A retort pouch is a type of flexible packaging made from multiple layers of plastic and metal foil, designed to withstand the sterilization process known as retorting. This process involves high temperature and pressure to cook the food inside the pouch, effectively killing harmful bacteria and extending the shelf life of the product without the need for refrigeration.

Retort pouches are used for a variety of food products, such as ready-to-eat meals, seafood, and pet food, offering a lightweight, space-saving alternative to traditional cans or jars. They provide the advantage of quicker heating times and preserving the food’s flavor and nutritional value, making them a popular choice for modern, convenient meal solutions.

In addition to its practical benefits, the retort pouch represents a significant advancement in packaging technology, offering an eco-friendlier alternative to traditional packaging methods. The materials used in retort pouches are often lighter and less resource-intensive to produce and transport than metal cans or glass jars, leading to a reduction in carbon footprint. Furthermore, the ease of use and disposal, combined with efficient space utilization in storage and transport, make retort pouches a sustainable choice for consumers and businesses aiming to minimize their environmental impact.

Custom Retort Pouch Option & Features

Choosing the appropriate features for your retort pouch is essential, as it affects the product’s longevity, user convenience, and how the brand is perceived. Customizing the pouch’s materials, design, and features to meet the specific requirements of the product can ensure maximum protection, improve the consumer experience, and convey the brand’s identity and values effectively to consumers.

Print Options

Customize your pouches with a wide range of print options to create eye-catching and informative packaging. From vibrant full-color graphics to elegant minimalist designs, our print capabilities allow you to showcase your brand, product details, and promotional messages effectively. Choose from various printing techniques, including digital and flexographic, to achieve the desired look and feel for your pouches. Whether you aim to capture consumer attention on retail shelves or communicate essential product information, our print options provide the flexibility and quality to meet your packaging needs.

Film and Material

Our pouch film and material options cater to a wide range of packaging needs, offering selections from high-barrier films that protect against moisture, air, and light, to durable, eco-friendly options that support sustainability goals. Each material is chosen to enhance product preservation, safety, and shelf life, while also providing a premium look and feel that elevates your brand. With customizable thickness, flexibility, and barrier properties, we ensure your product is matched with the ideal packaging solution that meets both functional requirements and consumer expectations.

Lay Flat

Lay-flat retort pouches are space-efficient, making them ideal for bulk packaging and storage. Their compact design is suited for products requiring flat storage or larger surface area for branding. Customization options include size adjustments and printing techniques to maximize brand exposure and provide necessary product information, suitable for a wide range of products, including pet food and snack items.

Spout

Spout stand-up pouches incorporate a spout and cap closure, making them perfect for liquid or granulated products requiring easy pouring and resealability. This design enhances convenience for consumers and can extend the product’s shelf life by protecting against air and moisture. Customization can include spout size, placement, and pouch material to suit different product needs and consumer preferences.

Size

Choose from a variety of sizes to accommodate different product quantities and dimensions, ensuring a perfect fit and efficient packaging.

Graphic Design

Achieve stunning and impactful pouch designs with our graphic design expertise. Our team of skilled designers can collaborate with you to create visually compelling packaging that aligns with your brand identity and product messaging. From captivating product imagery to informative labels and eye-catching logos, our graphic design services ensure that your pouches not only look great but also effectively communicate your brand story and product features. Whether you have a specific vision in mind or need creative guidance, we can bring your ideas to life and make your packaging stand out in the market.

Kraft

Lay flat pouches crafted from kraft material combine the timeless appeal of natural, earthy textures with the practical benefits of modern packaging technology. These pouches not only stand out for their rustic aesthetic, which resonates well with eco-conscious consumers, but also offer durability and a moderate barrier against environmental elements. Ideal for brands looking to enhance their eco-friendly image, kraft lay flat pouches provide a sustainable packaging option that doesn’t compromise on quality or performance.

High Vapor Barriers

Customize your pouches with high vapor barrier materials to protect sensitive products from moisture and external factors, ensuring product freshness and quality throughout their shelf life.

Finishes

Enhance the visual appeal and tactile experience of your pouches with a variety of finish options. Tailor the finish to your brand’s aesthetic, whether you prefer a sleek matte finish, a glossy sheen, or a specialty finish for a unique texture. These finishes not only add a premium touch to your packaging but also help differentiate your products on store shelves, leaving a lasting impression on consumers.

Closures

Customize your pouches with various closure options like zippers, sliders, or resealable adhesive strips for added convenience and product protection.

Print Substrates and Labels

Personalize your pouches with a range of print substrates and labels, allowing you to showcase branding elements, product information, and promotional messages effectively.

Clouded or Transparent Windows

Enhance product visibility and consumer engagement by incorporating transparent or clouded windows into your pouch design, allowing customers to see the contents.

Stand Up

Stand-up retort pouches offer a self-supporting design ideal for shelf display, enhancing product visibility. They can be customized with various features like zippers or spouts for consumer convenience, and their sturdy structure protects the contents during sterilization and storage. These pouches are perfect for soups, sauces, and ready-to-eat meals, providing an attractive and practical packaging solution.

Gusseted

Gusseted stand-up pouches feature expandable sides or bottoms (gussets), allowing them to hold more product and stand upright more stably on shelves. This design maximizes internal capacity and efficiently utilizes retail space, making them ideal for bulky or irregular-shaped items. Customization options can include varying the gusset size, material, and print design to cater to specific product and branding requirements.

Block Bottom

Block bottom stand-up pouches, also known as flat-bottom pouches, have a sturdy, rectangular base that provides enhanced stability for standing on shelves. Their five-panel design offers ample space for branding and high-quality printing, making them attractive for premium products. These pouches combine the benefits of a bag and a box into one, offering excellent product visibility and a distinctive shelf presence.

Puncture and Tear Resistant

Ensure durability and product protection by choosing puncture and tear-resistant materials, making your pouches suitable for items that require extra strength and resilience.

Tamper Evident Seals

Enhance product safety and consumer trust by incorporating tamper-evident seals into your pouches, providing visible evidence of product integrity and security.

Sustainability Features

Choose from a range of sustainability features, such as recyclable materials, eco-friendly inks, or biodegradable pouch options, to align your packaging with eco-conscious consumer preferences.

Interactive QR Codes

Implement QR codes with interactive features, like product information, videos, or augmented reality experiences, to engage consumers directly through their mobile devices.

UV Resistant

Opt for UV-resistant materials and coatings to protect your pouches from sun exposure and maintain the integrity of your products, ideal for items that require outdoor storage or display.

Heat Seal

Ensure product freshness and security with customizable heat seal options for your pouches. Heat sealing provides a tamper-evident and airtight closure, preserving the integrity of your products and preventing unauthorized access. Choose from different heat seal patterns and strengths to tailor your pouches to the specific needs of your contents, offering peace of mind to both consumers and manufacturers.

Cold Seal

For temperature-sensitive products or delicate items, consider cold seal options for your pouches. Cold sealing ensures a secure closure without the need for heat, preventing heat-related damage or distortion of the contents. This feature is particularly useful for items like chocolates, candies, or pharmaceuticals that require gentle and reliable sealing to maintain their quality and appearance.

Additional Customization

For any additional customization needs beyond our listed categories, please feel free to contact Brown Packaging. Our team is dedicated to collaborating with you to explore unique and innovative packaging solutions that align with your brand’s vision and product requirements. We’re here to turn your packaging ideas into reality, providing tailored support and expertise to meet your customization needs.

Retort Pouch Applications

Our retort pouch packaging solutions cater to a wide array of products, from ready-to-eat meals and seafood to pet food and beverages. Each pouch is designed to meet the unique requirements of the product, ensuring optimal freshness, safety, and consumer satisfaction.

Cooked Mushrooms and Vegetables
Rice and Grain Dishes
Soups and Broths
Fruit and Dessert Compotes
Organic and Health Foods
Instant Noodles and Pasta Meals

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Frequently Asked Questions

When do you need a retort pouch?

A retort pouch is needed for products that require sterilization and long shelf life without refrigeration, such as ready-to-eat meals, seafood, pet food, and soups. These pouches are designed to withstand high temperatures and pressure, ensuring the product inside remains sterile and safe for consumption over an extended period. The choice of a retort pouch is essential for products sensitive to spoilage, where maintaining nutritional value, flavor, and safety through sterilization is crucial.

Do you offer recyclable or compostable material?

Yes, we do offer recyclable and compostable materials for pouches. Contact us and we can go over sustainable options with you that best fit your project.

Is there an order minimum for custom pouches?

Order minimums vary from project to project, it usually depends on pouch style, design, size and desired materials. Contact us and we will evaluate the best options for your packaging needs.

What is the turnaround time for a custom retort pouch?

Lead times can vary depending on your pouch style, design, quantity, materials and other factors. To get an accurate lead time for your project, contact us and a packaging expert will assist you.

What other types of pouches do you offer?

We offer lay flat, stand up, spout, retort, side/bottom-gusseted and block bottom pouches. In addition to pouches, we also offer roll stock which is commonly used as an alterative.

What are your shipping costs?

Shipping is free to all local Southern California businesses. Fees are generally added to orders outside of Southern California or if you need a rush order.