The deals are the result of the Puerto Rico Open Call initiative, held earlier this year, in which commercial agreements were signed to sell new locally harvested or manufactured products in Walmart stores.
Currently, of the $1.6 billion in annual purchases from about 300 suppliers, distributors and companies located in Puerto Rico, Walmart invests around $500 million in locally manufactured or harvested products.
As part of its global commitment to fight hunger, and at the local level, following the passage of Hurricanes Irma and María, Walmart delivered to the Food Bank of Puerto Rico a donation of 16 containers of canned meats valued at $1.7 million to be distributed among the organizations that it helps throughout the island.