Food & Drink Process & Packaging Issue 9 2016 | Page 30

First printed, stand-up, ovenable pouch launched in Asda WRITTEN BY TCL Packaging PHOTOGRAPHY BY TCL Packaging The first of its kind; a printed, reduction in performance. The which facilitates exceptionally strong stand-up, ovenable pouch has stand-up pouch format is particularly seals, aided by high lamination bond been developed by TCL Packaging suitable for microwave ovens as it fits strength. The pack also has good slip in partnership with B&G Products. easily inside and can be safely handled properties for easy handling during The pouch has been introduced this when the contents are hot and poured the packing process. month on a new range of frozen, out for serving. fish-based cook-in-the-bag meals Markus Jarvstrom, technical director The product was developed and comments: “This is a technically Barraclough. extensively tested by TCL Packaging’s complex and innovative product that technical team working closely with we expect to transform how certain The printed Doypack took 12 B&G who developed a new bag foods are packed. months to develop and is suitable for conversion technique to cr