New Case-Ready Beef Facility Opens In Olathe

In late June, Walmart celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever owned and operated case-ready beef processing facility in Olathe, Kansas. The new plant will meet regional demand for high-quality beef and create more than 600 Walmart jobs in Olathe and the surrounding area, delivering a lasting positive impact on the region. 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. The plant, designed and built by Kansas City-based engineering and construction firm McCownGordon, will package and distribute Angus cuts sourced from Sustainable Beef LLC.  

“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,” said 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.”

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 is majority-owned by local, producer-focused stakeholders, with cattle sourced from no more than a 250-mile radius to the plant in a region that is known for 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, bringing even greater transparency for customers seeking high-quality beef at Walmart stores across the region.

“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.”

The new facility will process fresh beef into case-ready cuts, packaged for retail and shipped directly to Walmart distribution centers serving 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.

“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,” said Olathe Mayor John Bacon.