Packaging Innovation

Columbus, Wisconsin – October 12, 2026 -- American Packaging Corporation (APC) has introduced APC FlexCube, a preformed cuboid-shaped pouch built to improve the product-to-package ratio and reduce excess headspace in large-format products.

The geometric format is designed to make more efficient use of packaging, shipping and shelf space while giving brands a distinctive, high-impact shelf presentation.

FlexCube Is Available in Recycled-Content and Recyclability-Designed Structures

APC can produce FlexCube in a broad range of material structures, including options from its RE® Sustainable Packaging portfolio. These include structures with post-consumer recycled (PCR) content and design-for-recyclability options. Brands can match barrier performance, appearance and material selection to application requirements and sustainability priorities.

Delray Beach – October 12, 2026 -- The global oxygen scavenger market will grow from USD 3.49 billion in 2026 to USD 4.99 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 7.4%, according to a MarketsandMarkets forecast.

Asia Pacific holds 36.5% of 2026 revenue and is forecast to grow fastest

Asia Pacific is the largest regional market, with a 36.5% revenue share in 2026. MarketsandMarkets also expects it to be the fastest-growing region through 2031. It cites industrialization, urbanization and expanding food processing and pharmaceutical manufacturing in China, India, Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia. China, India and Japan are investing heavily in pharmaceutical production, food processing, industrial infrastructure and advanced packaging systems.