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0x4e • today at 4:43 PM • 2 replies • view on HN

I think it's important to see if this could happen on a larger scale. What if it wasn't only French supermarkets but also important supply chain chokepoints of food worldwide? What would happen to food prices?


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timjver • today at 5:14 PM

>What if it wasn't only French supermarkets but also important supply chain chokepoints

The largest supermarket chain in the Netherlands has currently halted most of its distribution centers due to an ongoing "cybersecurity incident": https://nltimes.nl/2026/10/12/empty-shelves-likely-albert-he...

stickfigure • today at 4:52 PM

There is probably enough variety in refrigeration technology that this scenario is unrealistic. There are many tens to hundreds of manufacturers worldwide.

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