A retort pouch is a flexible pouch for food that is thermally sterilized in a pressure vessel. Retort pouches are shelf stable and are typically used for food otherwise packaged in cans or jars. Fresh-Lock® polypropylene zippers are designed to withstand the high temperatures of the retort process.
Advantages over cans and jars:
  • Longer shelf life
  • Improved food flavor
  • Food is more nutritious
  • High surface to volume ratio
  • Heat penetrates quickly
  • Retort time reduced 30-50%
  • Less energy used during production
  • Food near wall is not overcooked
  • Lighter weight
  • Reduced storage space
  • One truckload of pouches = 25 truckloads of cans
  • Freight savings on receipt of empty cans up to 85%
  • Safer to use
  • Larger surface for graphics
Presto Products Company · P.O. Box 2399 · Appleton, WI 54912-2399
(800) 265-0750 · Fax (920) 738-1347 · E-mail: fresh-lock@reynoldspkg.com