Custom Retort Pouches for Ready Meal Packaging
High-performance retort pouches for ready-to-eat meals, soups, curry, and pre-cooked food requiring high-temperature sterilization.
BestPackFactory supplies this product for food processors, ready meal brands, military suppliers and enterprise packaging buyers. We support custom size, material structure (foil/clear), artwork, and retort temperature up to 135°C.
| Business Model | B2B RFQ only, no retail checkout |
| MOQ | 500 PCS |
| Customization | Size, material (Retort grade), logo, color, finish, easy-tear notch |
| Best For | Ready meal brands, soup manufacturers, curry brands and MRE suppliers |
| Contact | Sales Manager: Lisa Wu Email: lisa@colorprintingpackage.com WhatsApp +86 158 8653 0985 |
FAQ
What is the maximum retort temperature?
Our standard retort pouches support 121°C. We also offer high-retort options for 131°C or 135°C sterilization.
Do you offer clear retort pouches?
Yes. We use specialty high-barrier clear films (like AlOx or SiOx coated PET) for clear retort pouches that are microwaveable.
Are they puncture resistant?
Yes. We include a Nylon (BOPA) layer to ensure high puncture resistance and durability during the retort process and transport.
Custom Retort Pouches — Engineering Summary
- Custom Retort Pouches is quoted as a B2B project with MOQ 500 PCS.
- Primary specification cluster: High-Temperature Retort Packaging.
- Buyer should confirm sterilization temperature (121°C / 131°C) and time (min).
- Engineering confirmation includes material structure (PET/NY/AL/RCPP), adhesive grade, and puncture resistance.
- BestPackFactory supports OEM / ODM size, logo, and matte retort-stable finishes.
Custom Retort Pouches Technical Specification
The table below is written for industrial RFQ comparison. Final production specification is confirmed by retort chamber testing and shelf-life simulation.
| Material structure | R-CPP 70µm / AL 7µm / NY 15µm / PET 12µm; PET/NY/R-CPP for clear retort |
|---|---|
| Sterilization condition | 121°C / 131°C / 135°C retort sterilization for 30–60 minutes |
| Barrier target | OTR ≤ 0.5 cc/m²·day; WVTR ≤ 0.5 g/m²·day for foil retort pouches |
| Puncture resistance | ≥ 15 N for bone-in ready meal protection |
| Seal strength | ≥ 50 N / 15 mm (Using retort-grade high-temperature adhesive) |
| Typical capacity | 150g, 250g, 500g, 1kg ready meals; military MRE compatible |
| Bottom style | Stand-up pouch (Doyen/K-seal) / Flat pouch (3-side seal) |
| Surface finish | Glossy, Matte Retort Overprint Lacquer, hot foil optional |
| Printing registration tolerance | ±0.3 mm for multi-color gravure printing |
| Recommended test | Retort chamber simulation + seal strength test post-retort + residual air test |
| MOQ | 500 PCS per custom size / artwork |
| Artwork file | AI / PDF / PSD accepted; vector logo required; 3 mm bleed |
| Color tolerance | ΔE ≤ 3.0 against approved digital proof |
| Dimension tolerance | ±2 mm for pouch size |
| Quality inspection | AQL 2.5 for major defects; 100% seal integrity check |
| RFQ data required | Size, sterilization temperature/time, product weight, artwork, quantity, destination |
| Sampling time | Dieline and artwork proof within 24 hours; physical samples in 5–7 working days after artwork confirmation |
| Bulk production | 20–30 days after final sample approval; exact schedule confirmed on the order sheet |
| Payment terms | 30% T/T deposit before production, 70% balance before shipment; L/C, PayPal and Escrow also accepted |
| Incoterms | FOB Shenzhen, CIF, EXW and DDP; freight depends on destination, quantity and packing |
RFQ Checklist for Factory Quotation
- Confirm retort sterilization temperature and duration.
- Send AI/PDF artwork with 3 mm bleed and tear notch position.
- Choose material (Foil vs Clear High-Barrier) and pouch style.
- Tell us destination country, quantity and delivery method.
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