Governor Kelly announced yesterday that Walmart will build their first-ever case ready, beef facility in Olathe. The retailer plans to invest $257 million in the plant and create 667 new permanent jobs. Construction of the facility will also create 1,000 design, fabrication, and construction jobs. Kansas Governor, Laura Kelly praised the news, saying Walmart’s innovative new facility will support a more prosperous future for the state as a whole.
Walmart says the opening of the facility will further the company’s effort to create an end-to-end supply chain for high-quality angus beef. The new facility is set to break ground later this year. Once opened in 2025, the facility will process angus cuts, supplied by Sustainable Beef, LLC, into case-ready beef products such as steaks and roasts to be sold in Walmart stores across the midwest.
Walmart customers’ shopping habits have evolved over recent years, and more customers are seeking greater transparency in the supply chain and high-quality offerings available at affordable prices.
