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Retortable Films

Shelf-Stable Structures with Remarkable Appeal

Curwood’s shelf-stable retort solutions range from pre-formed flat and standup pouches to lidstock films and trays. Our advanced retort technology lends exceptional freshness, flavor and nutritional value for processed foods. With Curwood retortable materials, products retain a firmer texture and fresher flavor. All, with packaging that maintains exceptional shelf appeal and convenience despite rigors of the retort process.

Innovations/Advantages

Pouches can be retorted in as little as half the time of cans
Delivers toughness of can with the space-saving advantages of flexible packaging
Available in clear, foil or opaque materials including:
- Proprietary multi-layer coextrusions with outstanding lay-flat, formability and pocket memory
- Advanced extrusion laminations for excellent barrier and visual appeal
- Permeable, breathable films for gas-producing products
- Lidding films with exceptional barrier and hermetic seal
- Retortable cup & lid systems for on-the-go convenience

For retort Pet Food applications, see Bemis Flexible Packaging—Milprint Division.

Applications	Convenience Features	Visual Enhancements	Related Markets
Chunk chicken Prepared foods Seafood Tuna	EZ Peel® Opening Feature—the most reliable peel-open system in packaging Fitments & Closures including resealable zippers and sliders that withstand high temperatures for dependable opening IntegraScore® Opening Feature—withstands retorting significantly better than perfed or laser-scored film	Curwood Print Capabilities include advanced processes to produce brand-building graphic effects In-House Graphics Department offers single-source expertise for design and prepress needs	Liquid Poultry Seafood Shelf-Stable, Portable and Portion-Control Foods

Learn More!

Curwood@Bemis.com or Curwood Sales: 800.544.4672
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Clearly Superior Retort

What’s new in retort for retail? Curwood has developed a clear retortable film that allows your product to be viewed by the consumer.

Retort’s Radical Sustainability!

Retort packaging takes up as much as 25 times LESS space than cans and jars, for dramatic savings in warehouse space, shipping cost and impact on the landfill.