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2mo ago

UNFI Restores Electronic Ordering While Grocery Shortages Persist

UNFI has recovered key electronic ordering functionality to support restocking efforts across more than 30,000 stores

a photo of the frozen and refrigerated section at a local Whole Foods, with empty spaces, and signs warning of an out-of-stock issue.
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Overview

  • A cyberattack struck UNFI on June 5, leading the company to shut down its network the next day to contain the breach.
  • Restoration efforts began with limited services on June 11 and have now progressed to core ordering platforms.
  • More than 30,000 stores in the United States and Canada, including Whole Foods outlets, continue to face product shortages and delivery delays.
  • Some alternative distributors have provided partial supplies as UNFI’s systems come back online.
  • UNFI is coordinating with cybersecurity experts and the FBI but has not provided a timetable for full system restoration.