The 2024 edition of Verdant Partners' Global Food & Agribusiness Annual M&A Review & Outlook marks our ninth installment of this report. In each edition, Verdant strives to deliver a meaningful summary of key events and drivers observed in the global food and agriculture sector from the past year, further supplemented by our teams' unique perspectives for the year ahead. This report highlights select M&A transactions Verdant managed during 2024, references other select transactions from upstream and down-stream market segments, and compiles a review of the agri-food economy and outlook for M&A in 2025.
Throughout 2024, Verdant observed a year-over-year decrease in overall deal volume for the industry as the the ag sector broadly struggled with profitability. Meanwhile, certain industry segments experienced more favorable conditions that led to an uptick in activity. Market drivers such as shifting consumer preferences, transformational technological advancements, and a continual emphasis on economic sustainability impacted 2024. While similar themes are likely to persevere in the year ahead, a strong recovery is anticipated given the industry's general resilience and critical role in the global economy.
Should be interested in exploring opportunities together in the ever-evolving global food and agriculture industry, the team at Verdant Partners remains eager to assist in the development and execution of your strategy.
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