Aseptic packaging uses a process that keeps food fresh, safe, and flavorful: Both the food and the package are sterilized separately, then sealed in a clean environment, locking in nutrients and extending shelf-life without the need for refrigeration or preservatives. Combining these benefits with the high convenience, portability, and very material-efficient packaging format of spouted pouches, offers the perfect packaging solution for modern consumers.
Why choosing SIG spouted pouch solutions?
Industry-first technology
The only aseptic pre-made spouted pouch filling equipment in the industry.
Superior product quality
Gentle aseptic processing preserves nutrients, color, and taste better than retort or hot-fill methods.
Flexibility & speed
Quick changeovers, wide size range, and versatile product compatibility from low-acid to high-acid formulations.
Better economics
Proven TCO advantages through in-line sterilization, reduced utilities, smaller footprint, and lower labor requirements.
Sustainability
Significant reduction in carbon emissions, elimination of cold-chain logistics, and compatibility with recycle-ready film structures.
Complete system support
Vertically-integrated solutions from film and fitments to equipment and service.
Complete system solution by SIG
Film
In-house film production with leading development of recycle-ready spouted pouch materials.
Fitment
Purpose-built, lightweight fitments designed for all ages and abilities.
Equipment
First aseptic pre-made spouted pouch filling equipment in the industry.
Service
Expert technical service team ensuring reliable machine performance.
Combining aseptic benefits with pouch convenience
Better product quality
Aseptic filling avoids long high-temperature treatment, helping preserve fresh taste, color, and sensitive nutrients (e.g. in juice and dairy) and reduces cooked/caramel notes.
Value-added differentiation
Being able to offer stable, premium quality products in a very convenient, child- and travel-friendly format is a strong positioning lever versus hot filled jars, bottles, or refrigerated products.
Material and sustainability benefits
The extended shelf life of aseptically filled products helps considerably reduce food waste along the value chain.
Compared to many rigid packs, spouted pouches use significantly less packaging material for the same product volume and are much lighter, which reduces resource use and transport emissions.
Access to new channels and geographies
Long shelf life in a robust, flexible pack facilitates distribution to distant markets or regions with low infrastructure, and e‑commerce shipping.
- On-site pack sterilization reduces overall production costs while giving producers more flexibility in how and when they run their lines.
- Products can move through ambient logistics, energy use throughout distribution is significantly lower.
- Extended shelf life further increases flexibility, enabling smarter inventory management and more agile distribution planning.