Walmart is stepping up its beef game. Big time!
The international retail corporation had been looking for ways to provide quality beef options that meet demand and bring tremendous value to customers across the Midwest.
The new Walmart beef packaging facility in south Olathe will do just that.
The brand-new, 300,000 sq. ft., state-of-the-art 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 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,” John Laney, Executive Vice President, Food, Walmart said. “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.”
The facility, located on the northwest corner of 169 Highway and 167th St., is Walmart’s first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef facility. They celebrated their grand opening on June 27.
This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more resilient, transparent and efficient supply chain for Angus beef — helping Walmart.
“Kansas has long been at the forefront of the agriculture industry, and Walmart’s investment in Olathe is further driving our success,” said 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.”
Maybe the most important aspect of the facility’s opening is not just fulfilling the demand for quality beef in the region, but how it’s creating more than 600 Walmart jobs for Olathe and the surrounding community, delivering a positive and long-lasting impact to the region.
In 2022, Walmart made an equity investment in Sustainable Beef LLC in North Platte, Nebraska, 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 new facility will process this 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 – a huge win for the Olathe community.
“Walmart’s decision to open its new case-ready facility in Olathe isn’t just a business investment — it’s a vote of confidence in our community and our workforce,” City of Olathe Mayor John Bacon said. “With over 600 new jobs being created, this facility will fuel local economic growth and reinforce Olathe’s position as a regional agricultural leader. We’re proud to work with Walmart and build more economic opportunity for our residents.”
It’s not just about what Walmart is doing to provide the freshest Angus beef to their customers in Olathe and across the Midwest, it’s about what they’re doing to give back – locally. During the grand opening celebration, Walmart awarded some awesome grants to some amazing local organizations:
Kansas Special Olympics – $35,000
- Special Olympics Kansas provides year-round sports training and athletic competition for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, promoting physical fitness, courage,and friendship.
Boys & Girls Club of Greater Kansas City – $20,000
- The Boys & Girls Club inspires kids to live out their potential by providing safe, fun,and enriching after-school and summer programs focused on academics, leadership, and healthy lifestyles.
Friends In Service of Heroes – $30,000
- Friends In Service of Heroes is dedicated to supporting veterans and their families by providing life-changing resources, mobility assistance, and emotional support to those who have served our country.
Mayor Bacon’s Book Club – $5,000
- Mayor Bacon’s Book Club fosters a love of reading among Olathe’s young students by providing free books and encouraging literacy through engaging events and community partnerships.
Last year, Walmart stores, clubs and the Walmart Foundation donated $9.6 million to local Kansas charities. Another reason to love Walmart!
According to Walmart, the opening of the Olathe facility is a pivotal step in Walmart’s strategy to build an end-to-end supply chain for Angus beef. With more customers seeking greater transparency about where their food comes from, this investment demonstrates their commitment to delivering traceable, high-quality products while strengthening supply chain resiliency and control.
These efforts also support Walmart’s commitment to U.S. Manufacturing and pledge to invest $350 billion in U.S.-made products over the next six year. More than two thirds of Walmart’s annual spend is on products made, grown or assembled in the U.S.
Walmart continues to be a leader in sustainability, corporate philanthropy, and employment opportunity. Additional information about careers at Walmart can be found by visiting here.