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Walmart Debuts New Grocery Brand Featuring Plant-Based, ‘Made Without’ Products Under $5

Walmart opens a new store brand to offer better food and culinary experience for less.

Walmart Inc. announced the launch of its new grocery store brand as it seeks to attract more shoppers amid inflation and challenging economic conditions. The retail giant will offer products that will make culinary experiences accessible for all at unbelievably affordable prices.

Walmart unveiled its new store label, "bettergoods," on Tuesday, April 30. Most of the items in this grocery store are priced under $5. Shoppers can buy plant-based foods, a wide range of selections for different dietary lifestyles, and other culinary flavors without breaking the bank.

Walmart's New Branded Food Line

As per Fox Business, the new Bettergoods store is Walmart's largest private food brand in decades. It was created to draw in more cost-conscious customers. The company will introduce 300 new products, including dairy, beverages, frozen food, soups, pasta, chocolate, and coffee.

Walmart said all of these products will have a price tag ranging from $2 to $15, but some will be under $5. Now, since there are low-priced stores like Trader's Joe, to set itself apart from similar grocery stores in the United States, the company is attempting to market Bettergoods by saying it is not a direct alternative to national brand offerings but rather "unique" to Walmart brands such as specialty salts and seasonings.

Offering Elevated Culinary Experience

Walmart said it decided to create the new food label after customers showed they wanted "elevated culinary, inspirational types of items." They also have more interest in healthier food options now, so they want plant-based products, too. Thus, Walmart designed a grocery that will offer exactly what the shoppers want and demand.

Bettergoods has joined Walmart's line of innovative private brands that sell quality products at reasonable prices. With these stores, the company aims to offer its new take on the culinary experience with elevated taste and flavor.

"Today's customers expect more from the private brands they purchase – they want affordable, quality products to elevate their overall food experience. The launch of bettergoods delivers on that customer need in a meaningful way," Walmart's senior vice president of private brands, food, and consumables, Scott Morris, said in a press release. "Bettergoods is more than just a new private brand. It's a commitment to our customers that they can enjoy unique culinary flavors at the incredible value Walmart delivers."

Photo by: Walmart Press Release

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