Walmart announces plans for first owned and operated case-ready beef facility

Walmart stated in a press release posted to its corporate site: “Walmart is committed to providing quality beef options to meet the growing demands of our customers. Today, we’re excited to share how Walmart is furthering that commitment by announcing plans for our first owned and operated case-ready beef facility, opening in 2025. The new facility is set to break ground later this year in Olathe, Kansas, and is an important milestone for Walmart as we continue to build a more resilient supply chain and identify ways to increase access to high-quality Angus beef for our customers. The new facility will offer greater visibility into our supply chain, bolstering our capacity to fulfill demand for quality beef while creating more than 600 Walmart jobs in the Olathe community.”