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Cyber Attack Causes Grocery Shortages

By Johnita Anthony,
The recent cyber attack targeting pharmacies and grocery stores has sent shockwaves through the industry, highlighting the urgent need for robust digital defenses.  According to this filing by United Natural Foods, operations at multiple locations were disrupted, leading to inventory shortages and unhappy customers. As a grocer, safeguarding your business against such threats is essential. Building a strong cybersecurity framework can ensure your store's data and operations remain secure. Start by conducting a comprehensive risk assessment to identify potential vulnerabilities in your system. Employ secure payment processing methods and regularly update your software to mitigate the risk of breaches. Investing in employee training is also crucial. Educate your staff about recognizing phishing attempts and other online scams. Establish protocols for reporting suspicious activity to prevent breaches before they escalate. Stay vigilant and proactive to protect your business from f...

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Tennessee's Monthlong Tax-free Grocery List

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By Johnita Anthony,

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (Youdle) - Tennessee's 30-day grocery tax suspension begins at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, August 1, 2022 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Wednesday, August 31. Qualifying items are exempt from both state and local taxes. Included in the exemption are foods and food ingredients.  

Prepared food, dietary supplements, candy, alcoholic beverages, and tobacco are not included in the exemption during this period.


The following are examples of items that do qualify as food or food ingredients if the seller does not prepare them: 


  • Baby food
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Beverage powders (other than dietary supplements)
  • Biscuit mix
  • Bottled water (carbonated, flavored, sweetened or unsweetened)
  • Bouillon cubes
  • Bread
  • Butter
  • Cake mixes
  • Cakes
  • Canned foods
  • Cereal
  • Cheese
  • Chip dip
  • Chips (potato, corn, etc.)
  • Chocolate (unsweetened)
  • Cocoa (powdered)
  • Coffee
  • Condiments (e.g., ketchup, mustard,
  • mayonnaise)
  • Cookies
  • Cooking oil
  • Dairy products
  • Eggs
  • Fish and meats
  • Flavoring extracts
  • Flour
  • Food colorings
  • Frostings
  • Frozen meals
  • Fruit (fresh or unsweetened dried)
  • Fruit juices
  • Gelatin
  • Granola and breakfast bars containing flour
  • Gravies and sauces (mixes or extracts)
  • Herbs and spices 
  • Honey
  • Ice (e.g., cubes, crushed) 
  • Ice cream 
  • Jams and jellies 
  • Luncheon meats 
  • Margarine 
  • Marinated raw meats 
  • Meat extracts 
  • Meat tenderizers 
  • Nuts (unsweetened or salted) 
  • Olives
  • Pasta 
  • Pastries
  • Peanut butter 
  • Pepper 
  • Pickles 
  • Pies 
  • Popcorn 
  • Popsicles 
  • Poultry 
  • Pretzels 
  • Pumpkins 
  • Raisins 
  • Raw eggs, fish, & meats requiring cooking 
  • Relishes 
  • Salad dressing and mixes 
  • Salad oil 
  • Salt (granular) 
  • Seasonings • sherbet 
  • Shortening 
  • Soft drinks 
  • Sugar and sugar substitutes 
  • Sweeteners 
  • Tea (bags, leaves, bottled) 
  • Trail mix
  • Vegetable juices 
  • Vegetables (fresh, frozen, dried, etc.) 
  • Vinegar 
  • Yeast
  • Yogurt

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