Is the marketplace shrinking—or are boxmakers simply boxed in? This episode of Packaging Today dives deep with Bloomberg analyst Ryan Fox to decode the alarming year-over-year slide in cardboard packaging—and what it says about consumer behavior, the economy, and sustainability.

What you’ll hear:
Why cardboard shipments are the unconventional economic red flag everyone should be watching

How tariffs and inventory freeze cycles are skewing demand—but not telling the full story

The ripple effect: What a box shortage could mean for brands, designers, and your living room

Why smarter packaging isn’t optional it’s survival

Tune in as Evelio, Cory, and Adam push past headlines and ask Ryan: What are you missing?

Work with guys:
Evelio - https://www.IDPdirect.com

Cory - https://www.atlanticpkg.com

Adam - http://www.labelkingcorp.com

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