Abstract: The standup pouch includes a front a back and a gusseted region. The front and back are joined together at a the opposing side edges by way of opposing side seals. The gusseted region includes a first gusset panel and a second gusset panel that are coupled together at an inner end at a gusset fold and extending outwardly to of the first and second lower folds. The gusseted region including a first gusset seal area joining the first gusset panel to the front, and a second gusset seal area joining the second gusset panel to the back. The first and second gusset seal areas are coupled together and to the opposing side seals so as to form a substantially fluid tight cavity therebetween. The standup pouch formed from a first ply and a second ply which are joined together at the side seals and the gusset seals.