Walmart has opened a new $350 million milk processing plant in Robinson, Texas, expanding its push into direct dairy processing and adding capacity in a growing milk region.
The new plant covers more than 300,000 square feet and represents an investment of over $350 million. It’s expected to employ more than 400 people and will supply Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the South Central U.S.
According to the company, the plant will source milk directly from local and regional dairies and process it into a range of fluid milk products, including gallon and half-gallon packages of whole, 2%, 1%, skim and chocolate milk. These products will be bottled under Walmart’s private label brands, including Great Value and Member’s Mark, and distributed to more than 650 stores in the region.
“The opening of our new facility in Robinson, Texas, will help us deliver more of what customers want—fresh, affordable food and quality they can trust,” says John Laney, EVP of food for Walmart U.S. “It strengthens our supply chain, improves freshness, and reduces time from dairy farm to shelf.”
Walmart has taken a similar approach with its other milk processing facilities in Fort Wayne, Indiana and Valdosta, Georgia, which also supply stores within their respective regions. The Robinson plant is the third in that network and expands the company’s processing footprint into the South Central U.S.
According to the company, the facility is part of a broader effort to streamline its dairy supply chain and support more consistent availability of fluid milk in its stores.
“This milestone reinforces Walmart’s commitment to building a more transparent and efficient supply chain for dairy products, helping Walmart meet customer demand for high-quality, affordable milk across the South Central U.S.,” the company said in its announcement.
The Robinson facility is part of Walmart’s broader investment in U.S. manufacturing and sourcing. The company has set a goal of investing $350 billion in products made, grown or assembled in the U.S. by 2031. In its most recent fiscal year, more than two-thirds of Walmart U.S. product spending went toward items produced domestically.
