Retort pouches have become far more effective and flexible packaging solution than the traditional approach. PENGHANG provides high barrier retort bags which are a very flexible packaging solution for processed food and other ready to eat meals. Our retort pouches provide convenience in the packaging of pre-cooked meals and contribute to more environment friendly packaging option.

Retort bags are highly attractive to consumers because of their food preserving feature. We add metallization and aluminium layers which ensure that the freshness of the products can be maintained. They offer high barrier and increase shelf life and turnovers. This packaging solution provides a bountiful amount of space for product branding and other important information. We also include various accessories with our retort bags including: Transparent window, Hanging holes, Re-sealable zippers, Euro slots, Degassing valves, Tear notches.

Retort is a cooking process that uses heat and pressure to cook food in its sealed package. Retort Pouches conditions are quite demanding with temperatures typically ranging from 120°C to 130°C. Different retort grade films which are laminated together to provide the strength, toughness, puncture and burst resistance that enable flexible retort pouches to withstand the strenuous retort process.

Retort pouches and packaging are available in two variants one is aluminum foil laminated and another transparent see through retort pouches. We also keep some sizes off the shelf in retort pouches.

Common flexible retort pouch structures include the following :

PET / FOIL / Nylon / CPP
PET / Nylon / FOIL / CPP
PET-SiOX or AlOX / Nylon / CPP

Due to retort pouches have their thinner dimensions, it takes less time to cook food in a flexible retort pouch than in other forms of rigid packaging such as cans and jars. This reduced retort time results in foods that have superior taste in retort pouches.
Swiss Pack's Retort Pouch packaging has superior barrier and printing qualities and can be supplied as stand-up, flat or in roll form.
Flexible retort pouches offer a variety of additional benefits over rigid packaging to both retailers and consumers that include :

Superior taste due to reduced retort time
Extended shelf life in retort pouches
Reduced storage space, both in warehouse and pantries
Reduced transportation costs
Easier and safer tear-open/disposal consumer experience
Microwave convenience

Retort bags are safe for the direct use of food products. These pouches withstand high temperature and they are leakage-proof which allows for the packaging of liquid substances and pre-cooked foods. Our retort bags are eco-friendly, cost effective and are produced with the highest quality materials.