PETERBOROUGH — Superintendent Kimberly Rizzo Saunders reports that the ConVal School District will be affected by anticipated milk shortages caused by a cyberattack affecting H.P. Hood Dairy.
ConVal was informed by its foodservice vendor, Fresh Picks Cafe, that Hood Dairy was victimized by a significant cyberattack. As a result, ConVal has been made aware that Hood anticipates significant impacts in its ordering and delivery processes throughout the next week.
Hood is the largest producer of milk in eight-ounce packaging — which is served in schools — in New England, and school lunch programs throughout New England will be affected by the expected shortage.
The majority of meals are expected to be offered with 100% juice or water as a substitute beverage.
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