Walmart began selling its first store-brand compostable cutlery, made in the USA by beyondGREEN, a startup based in Orange County, California, Axios reported on September 14, 2023.
The product and the factory
- Great Value Compostable Cutlery went on sale in 1,400 Walmart stores in packs of 24 for $1.48 and 48 for $2.96, the cheapest cutlery in the store.
- beyondGREEN opened a 91,000-square-foot factory in San Antonio with about 65 to 70 jobs and plans to top 100 within two years.
- The cutlery is BPI-certified and breaks down in 26 weeks at a commercial composting site.
The company, founded by Veejay Patel and his sons Rudy and Achyut, connected with Walmart through Open Call, the retailer’s yearly event for small and mid-size businesses to pitch products made in the USA. Walmart said it hopes to expand the item to more of its 4,600 U.S. stores.
FAQ
Who makes the cutlery?
beyondGREEN, at a new factory in San Antonio, Texas.
How much does it cost?
$1.48 for 24 pieces and $2.96 for 48.
How did the deal happen?
Through Walmart’s Open Call event for products made in the USA.
Source & credit
Source: Axios, September 14, 2023: “Walmart debuts U.S.-made compostable forks, knives and spoons for less than plastic cutlery”.