The retail giant described the food shortages as "temporary supply challenges" following the cyberattack at its primary distributor, UNFI.

United Natural Foods, a major distributor to Whole Foods, has paused deliveries after a cyberattack shut down its ordering systems, raising fears of empty shelves and supply delays.

United Natural Foods, a major food distributor for Whole Foods and other grocers, experienced a cyberattack. The cyberattack, discovered on June 5, has disrupted United Natural Foods' ability to fulfill and distribute customer orders.