Sam’s Club Achieves “Made Without Commitment” for All Member’s Mark Food and Beverage Products
Sam’s Club announced it has met a major product reformulation goal: all Member’s Mark food and beverage products now meet the retailer’s “Made Without Commitment”—a clean-label standard that excludes more than 40 ingredients considered unwanted by today’s health‑conscious consumers.
The milestone reinforces the Walmart-owned warehouse club’s commitment to ingredient transparency, product quality, and customer trust, aligning Member’s Mark with a growing movement in private-label innovation that emphasizes wellness, sustainability, and clean labeling.
What “Made Without” Really Means
The “Made Without Commitment” removes artificial ingredients commonly found in processed foods. Sam’s Club has phased out high-fructose corn syrup, synthetic colors, artificial flavors, and hydrogenated oils across its Member’s Mark portfolio of over 600 products. The retailer says it uses rigorous ingredient screening and third‑party validation to ensure compliance.
The initiative first launched in 2023, and Sam’s Club has since worked with suppliers and food scientists to reformulate recipes without compromising flavor, texture, or shelf life. The result: a full transition of its food and beverage line to meet the new standard by early 2026.
Why It Matters for the Retail Landscape
As consumers become more ingredient-savvy and wellness-focused, retailers are responding by raising the bar on private brand standards. Sam’s Club’s move positions Member’s Mark to compete directly with other clean-label leaders like:
- Target’s Good & Gather
- Costco’s Kirkland Signature (organic lines)
- Whole Foods’ 365 Everyday Value
By completing this transition, Sam’s Club isn’t just reacting to consumer trends—it’s leading among warehouse clubs in offering clean-label consistency across its entire food and beverage private brand.
Member’s Mark: A Growing Force in Private Brands
Member’s Mark is already a key strategic pillar for Sam’s Club, representing a significant share of sales across grocery, household essentials, and wellness. In recent years, the brand has evolved to focus on:
- Premium ingredients
- Globally inspired flavors
- Sustainably sourced options
- Customer-backed product development
The “Made Without” pledge now serves as another differentiator in a competitive value‑driven space.
The Bigger Picture for Walmart’s Ecosystem
Sam’s Club’s move mirrors a larger private brand strategy across Walmart Inc., which has increasingly emphasized quality, transparency, and wellness in its in-house labels. From Great Value’s cleaner formulations to health-conscious innovations under Walmart Health & Wellness, the company is aligning private brand development with evolving consumer values.
Additionally, Sam’s Club’s innovation in clean-label food supports Walmart’s broader ESG goals related to ingredient transparency and customer health outcomes, while offering differentiation in a crowded club retail market.
Looking Ahead
Sam’s Club’s clean-label milestone reflects a larger shift in consumer priorities—where value is not only about price, but also product integrity and brand trust. As competition in the private-label space intensifies, retailers that invest in reformulating products to meet modern standards are likely to win shopper loyalty over the long term.
With Member’s Mark now fully aligned to its “Made Without Commitment,” Sam’s Club is delivering on its promise to provide high‑quality, thoughtfully formulated products that meet the needs of its health‑minded members—without the premium price tag.
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