Products that were only available in tin cans until recently, are now available in a brand new packaging solution – the retortable stand up pouch. This innovative method of food packaging is becoming more and more popular with manufacturers of pet food, seafood, and other food items.
Retortable pouches have many advantages over tin cans. Here is a quick overview.
- The advanced technology used in the making of these bags allows food companies to package pre-cooked foods using superheated steam/water. Since consumers like pre-cooked food, they are more likely to buy food packaged in these bags.
- Retortable stand up bags are resealable, thanks to their handy zip lock. As a result, consumers don't have to find another container for storing the contents of the bag after opening it.
- These pouches have a wide surface area over which food is uniformly spread out. Consequently, food stored in these pouches cooks better. When canned food is cooked, the food near the wall may get overcooked whereas the food in the center may remain undercooked.
- Retortable pouches have large front and back areas where manufacturers can print attractive graphic designs to grab consumers' attention.
- Retailers can place them on their store shelves, or they can hang them. This versatility makes these bags more visible.
- They can be stored flat when they are empty. This allows manufacturers to save money on inventory costs.
- Retortable stand up pouch packaging is made from multiple layers of high quality barrier films. This makes them as durable as tin cans.
Thanks to so many advantages, retortable pouches are increasingly becoming popular.