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Walmart Opens Third U.S. Milk Processing Facility with $350 Million Investment
The Robinson plant will supply more than 650 stores and clubs and create over 400 jobs as Walmart expands its private-label milk production.
- On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Walmart opened its third United States milk processing facility with a more than $350 million investment, supporting the retailer's decade-long effort to strengthen its perishables supply chain.
- Building on a decade-long supply chain effort, Walmart expanded its milk processing network beyond previously established units in Fort Wayne, Indiana, opened in 2018 and Valdosta, Georgia, in December.
- Supplying more than 650 Walmart and Sam's Clubs across the South Central United States, the facility creates over 400 new jobs and processes milk for Great Value and Member's Mark brands.
- Walmart aims to keep prices low amid competition from rival Kroger; shoppers using delivery in under three hours increased more than 60% during fiscal 2026.
- To speed up grocery deliveries, the company announced five new warehouses in 2024 featuring automation technology for temperature-sensitive products, alongside two case-ready beef facilities in Georgia and Kansas.
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Walmart Opens Massive Milk Processing Facility in Robinson
ROBINSON, Texas (FOX 44) — A Walmart owned-and-operated milk processing plant is bringing over 400 jobs to the Robinson area. Walmart held a grand opening ceremony for their new Robinson milk processing plant on Wednesday morning. In attendance were local and state leaders, Walmart leadership, and employees from surrounding Walmart businesses. During the event, speakers [...]
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