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What The Cyberattack On UNFI Reveals About The U.S. Grocery Industry
- United Natural Foods Inc , a major North American grocery wholesaler, was hit by a cyberattack on June 5 that shut down its entire network.
- The cyberattack caused widespread disruption because UNFI serves over 15,000 stores including Whole Foods, which relies on it as a primary distributor.
- The attack halted electronic ordering, causing shelf shortages at multiple grocery stores and forcing some retailers to seek alternative suppliers to maintain stock.
- UNFI has made notable headway in recovering its online ordering platform and is working to expand its ability to process orders, though it has not yet provided a timetable for when full service will be restored.
- This incident highlights the vulnerability of the U.S. grocery supply chain to cybercrime and raises questions about reliance on a consolidated wholesale sector.
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