When a major food distributor like UNFI is hit by a cyberattack, the ripple effect is immediate and far-reaching. In this case, it caused major disruptions to deliveries for Whole Foods and many other retailers who rely on UNFI for everything from packaged goods to organic produce. While headlines tend to focus on the technology or the downtime, the more troubling reality is what happens to the food. If deliveries are delayed, refrigeration fails, or products are simply rerouted or discarded due to logistics chaos, a massive amount of food is wasted—without ever reaching a consumer.
Events like this are a clear reminder of the fragility of large-scale food systems. It doesn’t take much to throw everything off track. That’s why we continue to champion decentralized, regional food networks and home-scale resilience. When you shop at your local growers market, you’re participating in a more direct, transparent, and trustworthy supply chain—one that’s harder to hack and more rooted in real people and places.
This is also a nudge to become your own food source in any way possible. Whether it’s a few pots of herbs and edible flowers on your patio or a raised bed of greens, homegrown food is deeply satisfying and immensely practical. The same goes for stocking up. Canning, freezing, drying, fermenting—these aren’t just old-fashioned skills, they’re tools of modern resilience. A pantry or freezer filled with food you trust means you’re ready for whatever delays or disruptions might come.
If you’re ready to build your food reserves with nutrient-dense staples, now’s the time. We have wild salmon bundles, quarter beef, sides of pork, cases of raw honey, and extra virgin olive oil—all ideal for home preservation or everyday use. These products are available in limited quantity and can sell quickly, so please reach out if you’d like to place an order or learn more. We encourage you review our Price List prior to placing an order. Need a freezer? We’re happy to deliver a Kelvinator commercial chest freezer full of food directly to you!
See you at the market!
Brenna & Kenny