High-performance custom-designed barrier materials certified to survive high-temperature steam pasteurization and sterilization processes.
The Netherlands sits at the absolute center of Europe's agri-food industry, hosting some of the world's most advanced food processing clusters, such as the Wageningen Food Valley. As a critical distribution hub for the European Union, Dutch food manufacturers demand retort packaging and cooking pouches that fulfill strict European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) regulations, including EC 1935/2004 and EU 10/2011 directive requirements. Driven by national sustainability agreements like the Plastic Pact NL, Dutch food brands are aggressively transitioning from traditional metal cans and glass jars towards lightweight, high-barrier flexible cooking pouches.
This macro transition is driven by two main factors: massive reductions in carbon footprints (due to a 90% reduction in transport weight of empty packaging compared to glass) and the demand for long-shelf-life ready meals (kant-en-klaarmaaltijden), organic soups, and sauces. In the Netherlands, retort packaging must demonstrate excellent thermal resilience (withstanding up to 135°C steam-pressure processing), high puncture resistance to handle mechanical stress during logistics across the Benelux region, and optimal barrier properties to prevent oxygen and water vapor ingress, thereby maintaining food quality without refrigeration.
Our cooking packages utilize custom-engineered multi-layer laminations designed for optimal barrier function. By laminating Polyester (PET) for mechanical stability and high-quality printing, Aluminum Foil (AL) or Al2O3 coatings for near-zero Oxygen Transmission Rates (OTR) and Water Vapor Transmission Rates (WVTR), Biaxially Oriented Nylon (BOPA) for extreme puncture and impact resistance, and Retort Cast Polypropylene (RCPP) for strong heat sealing and temperature resistance up to 135°C, we ensure that food products remain sterile and fresh throughout their shelf life.
Whether your products require low-temperature pasteurization (typically 85°C to 100°C for dairy and paste products) or high-temperature steam retort sterilization (121°C to 135°C for low-acid proteins, soups, and ready meals), our films and pouches maintain their mechanical integrity without delamination, wrinkling, or seal failure. Retort cycle tolerances are fully optimized to withstand the intense pressure variations within industrial autoclaves.
We are consistently pushing the boundaries of packaging science. Our R&D division has developed mono-material retort pouches and ultra-thin high-barrier laminates that significantly reduce plastic raw material weight without compromising barrier properties. This technology allows Dutch processors to comply with the European packaging levy and circular economy standards, future-proofing their brands against evolving environmental legislations.
Dongfa Printing Co., Ltd. has over 35 years of professional experience in printing and packaging manufacturing. We provide all kinds of packaging, specialize in the development and production of various liquid packaging films and bags, suitable for use in pasteurization and retort steam sterilization processes, as well as different types of spout bags and sealing cup films. Base on the printing machine with online quality inspection equipment and GMP workshop, we adhered to excellent materials, professional production and strict quality control. We can provide you superior products and best service.
Since its establishment, Dongfa Printing has been committed to providing customers with efficient and high-quality printing services. Our business scope covers the entire process from design, plate making to printing and binding. Whether it's commercial printing or personalized customization, we can fulfill customer needs with our professional technical skills and attentive service.
Our company is dedicated to producing custom flexible packaging for food, medicine, daily-use products, and chemical products. We offer a wide range of products, including spout bags, retort bags, back sealing bags, three-side seal bags, stand-up pouches, quad-seal pouches, flat-bottom bags, zipper pouches, and customized roll films. We consistently use high-quality materials for professional production and strict quality control.
Our products are mainly exported to the Middle East, Southeast Asia, Africa, North America, and Japan, and have received widespread praise from customers. Dongfa Printing's corporate vision is to become a leading company in the printing industry. We strive for excellence, constantly innovate, and are dedicated to providing customers with better printing products and services. Additionally, we prioritize environmental protection and sustainable development, striving to reduce pollution and waste in the production process, and contributing to the harmonious development of society and the environment.
Our corporate values are "integrity, professionalism, innovation, and win-win." We uphold integrity as our foundation, professionalism as our basis, innovation as our driving force, and strive for win-win outcomes with customers, employees, and society. These values not only guide our business practices but also inspire our team to continuously move forward. We have a professional and knowledgeable team ready to serve you. We sincerely welcome you to visit our company for further business and cooperation opportunities!
Optimized high-barrier configurations designed for the specific demands of the Dutch agricultural, food, and chemical industries.
Traditional Dutch soups (like Erwtensoep/Snert) contain high amounts of fats and proteins. Our multi-layer retort structures prevent fat oxidation and maintain product taste and texture during thermal processing at 121°C, offering a shelf life of up to 24 months without refrigeration.
With the rise of organic, clean-label condiments in the Netherlands, our metal-free high-barrier films (utilizing Al2O3 or SiOx coatings) allow for microwaveable heating while maintaining high oxygen protection and product purity.
The Netherlands is a global agricultural powerhouse. We manufacture high-capacity spouted bags (up to 5L) with chemical-resistant inner linings, designed to package liquid fertilizers, biological nutrients, and professional cleaning solutions.
Explore our full selection of flexible packaging solutions, from customizable barrier films to specialized spout pouches.
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