Walmart looks to India for natural dyes sourcing

By Haydn Davis
22 January 2025

US retail giant Walmart is partnering on a pilot programme aimed at producing non-GMO natural dyes for the textile sector from agricultural waste.

Walmart said the partnerships aligned with its broader strategy to diversify its supply chain

Walmart has launched a series of pilot programmes with several India-based start-ups aimed at enhancing its supply chain resilience and boosting its commitment to sustainable sourcing for its clothing and textiles arm.

The raft of pilot programmes includes a partnership with Pune-based KBCols, which specialises in producing non-GMO natural dyes from agricultural waste.

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