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Custom Retort Packaging Solutions

ICPG helps manufacturers develop custom retort packaging solutions for food applications.

Retort Packaging: How it Works

Retort packaging uses rigid multi-layer plastic barrier structures as a lightweight alternative to cans and glass jars for shelf-stable food applications. Products are sealed inside the package and processed under controlled heat and pressure to achieve commercial sterilization while maintaining product safety, quality, and extended shelf life.

Retort Food Packaging Applications

Retort packaging offers several advantages for shelf-stable food applications. Rigid plastic retort containers are lightweight, durable, and available in both clear and opaque structures. They also provide branding flexibility through post-retort printed shrink sleeves and lidding films.
Common retort packaging applications include pet food, baby food, soups, ready meals, vegetables, and other shelf-stable products. By utilizing rigid barrier coextruded thermoformed containers, retort packaging helps maintain product integrity while delivering the barrier performance and extended shelf life required for demanding food applications.

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  • Market Applications for Retort Packaging

    ● Pet food
    ● Baby food
    ● Soups & stews
    ● Microwavable meals
    ● Cut fruit & vegetables

  • Material Solutions for Retort Packaging

    ● XPP Polypropylene Solutions
    ● Polypropylene
    ● Barrier materials:
    – EVOH
    – PP/EVOH/PP

  • Performance Features

    ● Blended polypropylene for stiffness, impact and high heat resistance
    ● Customized barrier specifications
    ● Retort shock mitigation
    ● Clear and Opaque structures

  • Retort Packaging Structure Configurations

    ● Multi-layer coextrusion
    ● Symmetrical & asymmetrical structures

Material Solutions for Retort Packaging Applications

Selecting the right material is a critical part of any aseptic packaging application. The ideal solution must support your processing requirements, maintain product safety and shelf life, and align with your sustainability and cost goals. Barrier materials play an essential role in protecting food products from moisture and contaminants, but many traditional barrier solutions can be difficult to recycle.

ICPG helps manufacturers evaluate the right polymer and barrier technology for their application. Our portfolio includes a range of high-performance packaging materials, including recyclable XPP, helping manufacturers improve sustainability while maintaining the barrier performance required for aseptic packaging.

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Looking for the right retort packaging solution? A material solutions expert at ICPG can help you determine the right solution for your application.

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