A pivotal step in Walmart’s strategy to build an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef, the company has opened its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility.
“The opening of our new facility in Olathe, Kan., is centered on delivering more of what our customers want — affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, Walmart U.S. executive vice president, food. “This is the first case-ready facility fully owned and operated by Walmart, and that milestone ensures we’re able to bring more consistency, more transparency and more value to our customers.”
With more customers seeking greater transparency about where their food comes from, this investment demonstrates Walmart’s commitment to delivering traceable, high-quality products while strengthening supply chain resiliency and control.
In 2022, Walmart made an equity investment in Sustainable Beef LLC in North Platte, Neb., as part of its continued efforts in creating an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. Sustainable Beef’s majority ownership is local and producer-centric, with cattle sourced from no more than a 250-mile radius to the plant in a region that has exceptionally high-quality cattle.
The Sustainable Beef LLC plant processed its first cattle in late May. Once the plant if fully operational, it is expected to process 1,500 head of cattle per day.
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The Facility
The 300,000-plus-sq.-ft., state-of-the-art, case-ready facility will package and distribute Angus cuts sourced directly from Sustainable Beef LLC to stores across the Midwest, bringing even greater transparency to customers seeking quality beef options at Walmart stores in the region.
The facility will process fresh beef into case-ready cuts, packaged and ready for retail, which are then shipped directly to Walmart distribution centers to serve stores in the Midwest. The facility is also expected to generate increased business for suppliers and service providers, further amplifying the facility’s effect on the community.
“Kansas has long been at the forefront of the agriculture industry, and Walmart’s investment in Olathe is further driving our success,” says Kansas Governor Laura Kelly. “Through food production and supply chain innovations, we are proud to partner with Walmart to transform how we feed communities across our state and the region.”
The new facility will fulfill demand for quality beef in the region and is creating more than 600 Walmart jobs for Olathe and the surrounding community.
These efforts also support Walmart’s commitment to U.S. manufacturing and pledge to invest $350 billion in U.S.-made products by 2031. More than two-thirds of Walmart’s annual spend is on products made, grown or assembled in the U.S.
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