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UNFI Gradually Resumes Shipments After Cyberattack Disrupts Food Supply

The company has initiated phased system recovery to boost deliveries after taking networks offline for security assessments.

Whole Foods Market grocery store in New York City.
A Whole Foods Market at the Paradise Valley Mall in Phoenix, Arizona on Dec. 11, 2024.
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Overview

  • UNFI detected unauthorized activity on June 5 and shut down core systems to contain the breach before disclosing the incident in a June 9 SEC filing.
  • As of June 11, the distributor has restored limited ordering and receiving operations and aims to expand capacity over the next few days.
  • Whole Foods directed staff to inform customers of “temporary supply challenges” and is working to restock shelves as quickly as possible.
  • Grocery chains such as Morton Williams have begun sourcing staples like dairy and frozen items from alternate suppliers to offset delays.
  • UNFI’s shares fell 8.5% following news of the breach and the company is collaborating with the FBI and forensic experts to investigate and strengthen cybersecurity controls.