Customized Factory Direct Aluminium Retort Pouch Food Packaging
A retort pouch built from AlOx PET, PA and RCPP that withstands sterilisation and blocks oxygen, suited to ready meals, soups and sauces.
This retort pouch is a heat-sterilisable pack made from a three-ply laminate: AlOx PET as the outer layer, PA as the middle layer, and RCPP as the food-contact sealant. The AlOx coating provides an oxygen barrier without aluminium foil, so the pack can go through retort cycles without delamination. The PA layer adds puncture resistance and flex crack resistance, while the RCPP seals through product contamination and holds the seam under pressure. Typical total thickness is 100 to 120 microns, though it can be adjusted to suit the fill weight and process.
You will see this pouch used for ready meals, soups, stews, sauces and similar wet foods that are hot-filled or retort-processed. It runs on standard form-fill-seal lines and can also be supplied as pre-made pouches for manual or semi-automatic filling. The seal window is wide, which helps when filling lines are not perfectly clean. Options that make sense here include a tear notch for easy opening, a spout for liquid products, and a hang hole for retail display. A zipper is possible but less common because retort heat can distort the track. If you need a fully recyclable structure, a mono-PE laminate may work for dry or short-shelf-life foods, but it will not match the oxygen barrier of this AlOx PET/PA/RCPP build for long ambient storage.
| Product Name | Retort pouch |
|---|---|
| Bag type | All kinds |
| Color | Customizable |
| Material | AlOx PET,PA,RCPP |
| Application | Foods, soups, stews, sauces, etc |
| MOQ | From 100 pcs (digital printing) / 10,000 pcs (gravure) |
| Lead time | 10–15 working days after artwork approval |
Typical applications
- Ready meals in sauce
- Soups and broths
- Stews and curry bases
- Pasta sauces and gravies
- Pet food in gravy
- Retortable rice and grains
Frequently asked
Can this pouch handle full retort sterilisation at 121°C?
Yes, the AlOx PET/PA/RCPP laminate is designed for retort conditions up to 121°C for 30 minutes. The RCPP sealant and PA core resist delamination and flex cracking during the process. You should validate the exact cycle with your product and fill weight.
What is the minimum order quantity for custom printed retort pouches?
Digital printing starts at 100 pouches, while rotogravure printing starts at 10,000 pouches. Digital runs ship in 10-15 working days after artwork approval, and rotogravure runs in 20-25 working days. The MOQ depends on the print method and pouch size.
Is this pouch suitable for high-speed filling lines?
The pouch can be supplied in rollstock or pre-made form for automatic filling. The wide seal window helps with product contamination, but you should test the film on your specific line. For very high speeds, a thicker sealant layer may be needed.
High Temperature Retort Pouch Heat-Resistance Up To 135℃