"By owning and operating these dairy processing facilities, Walmart largely eliminates the need for outside vendors in this portion of the supply chain, saving itself money by essentially creating a cow-to-customer pipeline."
"It opened the 300,000-square-foot Georgia location in December 2025, supplying milk to more than 650 Walmart and Sam's Clubs stores (and creating over 400 jobs)."
"This continuous reduction in overhead fees for milk production means Walmart is apt to keep the price of Great Value milk products low for the foreseeable future."
Walmart maintains competitive pricing on Great Value milk by owning and operating its own dairy processing facilities rather than relying solely on third-party vendors. The company operates plants in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Valdosta, Georgia, supplying milk to hundreds of stores across the Midwest and South. A new Georgia facility opened in December 2025, serving over 650 stores and creating 400 jobs. Another plant is scheduled to open in Robinson, Texas in 2026, supplying nearly 800 stores. By controlling the supply chain from processing to distribution, Walmart reduces overhead costs and maintains its low-price strategy for Great Value dairy products.
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