Walmart Opens First Owned Beef Plant in Kansas

Walmart has opened its first fully owned and operated case-ready beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas, as part of its broader strategy to build a resilient, transparent, and efficient supply chain for Angus beef. The 300,000-square-foot facility is expected to create over 600 local jobs and will process beef sourced from Sustainable Beef LLC, following Walmart's 2022 equity investment in the Nebraska-based partnership. The plant serves Walmart stores across the Midwest and aligns with the company's pledge to invest $350 billion in U.S.-made products by 2031. At the grand opening, Walmart awarded $90,000 in grants to local organizations, highlighting its commitment to community development. Local and state officials praised the facility as a boost to Kansas’s agricultural leadership and regional economic growth. The initiative aims to deliver greater consistency, transparency, and value to customers while supporting local suppliers.