Olathe, Kan. — On June 27, Walmart opened its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility in Olathe, Kan. This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest.
“The opening of our new facility in Olathe, Kansas, is centered on delivering more of what our customers want — affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, executive vice president, food, Walmart U.S. “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.”
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. Now, the newly opened, 300,000+ square-foot, state-of-the-art facility will package and distribute Angus cuts sourced directly from Sustainable Beef LLC to stores across the Midwest.
The new facility will fulfill demand for quality beef in the region and is creating over 600 Walmart jobs for Olathe and the surrounding community. 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.
Walmart Inc. has more than 10,750 stores and numerous e-commerce websites in 19 countries. Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy and employment opportunity. For more information, visit www.corporate.walmart.com.
SOURCE: Walmart Inc.