Highlights

  • Walmart partners with Indian startups to boost U.S. supply chains.
  • Innovations: Natural dyes, freshness sachets, AI-driven crop insights.
  • Focus: Sustainability, reduced waste, improved product quality.

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Walmart Partners with Indian startups to drive innovation in global supply chain

Walmart partners with Indian startups KBCols, GreenPod Labs, and Cropin to enhance U.S. supply chains with sustainable solutions like natural dyes, freshness sachets, and AI-driven crop insights, aiming to reduce waste and improve quality.

 Walmart Partners with Indian startups to drive innovation in global supply chain

Walmart, the world’s largest omnichannel retailer, has announced new strategic pilot programs in collaboration with three Indian startups—KBCols Sciences (Pune), GreenPod Labs (Chennai), and Cropin (Bengaluru). These initiatives aim to enhance Walmart's U.S. supply chain and sourcing operations, focusing on sustainability, efficiency, and improved product quality.

The three startups were selected during the Walmart Growth Summit in India, a global platform for entrepreneurs and innovators. Their solutions will be tested to address challenges in Walmart's supply chain, such as reducing waste, improving freshness, and adopting sustainable alternatives.

Here’s what each startup brings to the table:

KBCols Sciences: This Pune-based company develops non-GMO natural dyes from agricultural waste. Their eco-friendly dyes reduce water and energy usage, offering a sustainable alternative to synthetic dyes. Walmart will pilot these dyes on woven fabrics and jersey cotton.


GreenPod Labs: The Chennai startup produces plant extract-based sachets that slow down ripening, extending the freshness of fruits and vegetables during transportation. Walmart is testing these sachets with UC Davis to assess their effectiveness in maintaining produce quality.


Cropin: Bengaluru's Cropin provides an AI-powered AgTech platform that offers insights into crop yields, health, and seasonal transitions. Walmart will pilot this technology to optimize sourcing, improve harvest quality, and reduce waste in perishable supply chains.


Kyle Carlyle, Walmart’s Vice President of Sourcing Innovation, said, “By collaborating with global innovators, we’re leveraging fresh ideas to build a more resilient supply network. These startups demonstrate our goals across the food and textile industries.”

The Walmart Growth Summit serves as a key initiative connecting entrepreneurs with Walmart’s global supply chain network, enabling them to pitch innovative solutions aligned with Walmart’s focus on sustainability and efficiency.

Dr. Vaishali Kulkarni, CEO of KBCols Sciences, highlighted the collaboration's significance: “This project reflects our shared commitment to addressing environmental challenges while delivering high-quality products.”

Deepak Rajmohan, CEO of GreenPod Labs, emphasized the partnership’s impact on reducing post-harvest losses, while Krishna Kumar, CEO of Cropin, stressed the potential for building resilient food systems amidst evolving climate scenarios.

These pilot programs build on Walmart’s ongoing innovation portfolio, which includes collaborations with Agritask, unspun, and Rubi Laboratories. By fostering such partnerships, Walmart continues to prioritize informed sourcing decisions, resource efficiency, and sustainability in its global supply chain.


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