Whole Foods food distributor hit by cyberattack - and it might leave grocery shelves empty

[BumRushDaShow]

Source: The Independent

Monday 09 June 2025 17:59 EDT


United Natural Foods Inc., the primary food distributor for Whole Foods, was hit with a cyberattack that may leave some grocery store shelves empty. The food company said Monday it became aware of “unauthorized activity” on some of its IT systems, prompting the supplier to take some services offline.

With the systems down – and no immediate time for them to be back up and running – stock on Whole Foods’ shelves may soon be sparse. The computer system was used to connect customers - such as Whole Foods - to the supplier and get deliveries of goods.

A Whole Foods spokesperson told The Independent that they are “working to restock our shelves as quickly as possible and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused for customers.” In an SEC filing, the food company said it noticed the unusual activity last week and immediately implemented containment measures. The company said it notified law enforcement and is currently investigating the incident.

“We are assessing the unauthorized activity and working to restore our systems to safely bring them back online,” the company said in a statement. “As we work through this issue, our customers, suppliers, and associates are our highest priority. We are working closely with them to minimize disruption as much as possible.”

Read more: https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/whole-foods-cyber-attack-grocery-stores-b2766787.html

[Javaman]

1. this suddenly makes sense...

Mrs. Javaman works at our local Whole Foods.

They cut her loose early, the other day, because no stock trucks came in.

[cadoman]

2. I almost hate to let folks in on the secret, but because it's DU...

Natural Grocers

[wolfie001]

3. Retired Union grocery worker here

🙏 Please!!! SPILL THE BEANS!!! 😂 Share the TEA!!!

[ananda]

5. Also HEB and Sprouts here in Austin.

I do need certain items from WF, but I could go
a month or two using other stores, which I do
anyway.

[slightlv]

4. Oh man... im getting too conspiracy

minded but with trump it's hard not to. Distribution and access to food is one of the prime aspects of life here. We've seen what trouble can arise when there's little to no food available after a hurricane or other natural disaster. Think people are mean now? I think its like 2 days without before the craziest go murderous. This would play right into Trumps craving to be ruler of the country thru the Insurrection Act, with mass arrests of American civilians and even Kent State like violence. It could also be the unofficial nod to the brown shirts to start their civil war. And trump has been in close contact with both Xi and Putin just before this. Like I said it's CT but right up trumps... and Millers... avenue to pull something like this when you have chaos from his other distractions hitting us.at the same time. Sounds just like him.

[ananda]

6. Like Lord of the Flies?

I hope not.

[slightlv]

8. I've had the book run through my mind more than once in the past few months!

[generalbetrayus]

7. As noted in comments above, there are plenty of alternatives to Whole Paycheck.

[Brother Buzz]

9. Can one assume Amazon was the intended target?

United Natural Foods Inc. doesn't appear to have any connection with Amazon beyond the cash cow contract.