The Heat is On

Food packaging runs the gamut of methods and techniques, some tried and true and some pushing the envelope of contemporary packaging. Pouches fall into this latter category, with an even more targeted segment dealing with retort packaging.

With retort pouches, the food is processed (cooked) in the actual package. Therefore, the pouch construction must withstand the rigors of high temperatures and pressure, testing the robustness of all aspects of the package—seals, closures, inks, laminations, and adhesives.