A new investigation reveals the complex network behind Walmart’s massive ground beef sales, tracing the origins of the meat sold in its stores. The report examines the key suppliers and processing plants that feed into the retailer’s supply chain, raising questions about transparency in the food industry. With millions of pounds of beef moving through its system annually, the findings could shed light on how major retailers source their products. Consumers and industry watchers may find the breakdown of suppliers and production methods particularly illuminating.


Walmart sells millions of pounds of ground beef a year, but where does all that meat actually come from, and who supplies it to the retailer?