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Ransomware Attack Disrupts UK Food Supply Chain

5/21/2025

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A ransomware attack on May 14 has thrown UK food distributor Peter Green Chilled into chaos, halting new orders and disrupting deliveries to major supermarkets. Managing director Tom Binks reassured that operations persist, but small businesses like The Black Farmer are reeling from substantial losses. Experts caution that cybercriminals are increasingly setting their sights on the UK retail sector.

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Story summary

A ransomware attack on May 14 has thrown UK food distributor Peter Green Chilled into chaos, halting new orders and disrupting deliveries to major supermarkets. Managing director Tom Binks reassured that operations persist, but small businesses like The Black Farmer are reeling from substantial losses. Experts caution that cybercriminals are increasingly setting their sights on the UK retail sector.