Analysis
Packaging M&A Update: Q2 2024
Artificial intelligence and machine learning are revolutionizing the packaging industry by optimizing cardboard box dimensions and types specifically for various facilities.¹
Packaging trends
- Destocking and M&A activity
Destocking led to a prolonged four-to-six-month corrective impact, which disrupted M&A plans as companies sought to avoid a negative valuation impact from a couple tough quarters.2
- Sustainability goal outlook
With the US Plastics Pact extending targets to 2030 and companies adjusting their sustainability strategies, the industry faces a reevaluation of its environmental commitments.3
- Packaging trends
Brands are redesigning their packaging to cater to evolving consumer needs and maximizing shelf appeal for Gen Z.4
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References
1 Alex Jasin, “How AI is reshaping the packaging industry,” Refine Packaging, last updated August 1, 2024.
2 Katie Pyzyk, “2024 packaging M&A trends: Megadeals are in, destocking hangover is out,” Packaging Dive, July 10, 2024.
3 Packaging Dive, “Companies begin to signal changes to 2025 plastic targets,” July 5, 2024.
4 Hernán Braberman, “Gen Z’s packaging revolution: 7 trends reshaping design,” Packaging World, July 17, 2024.
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