Coca-Cola Suspends Fairlife Dairy Production After Ransomware Attack
Coca-Cola has suspended production at its U.S. dairy subsidiary, Fairlife, following a ransomware attack. The cyberattack impacted production systems, leading to a halt in all U.S. operations for the dairy brand.
Beverage giant Coca-Cola announced on Friday, July 16, 2026, that it has suspended production at its U.S. dairy subsidiary, Fairlife, due to a ransomware attack. In a disclosure to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the company stated that ransomware impacted Fairlife's production systems.
Fairlife's operations in Canada are reportedly unaffected by the incident. The production suspension at Coca-Cola's subsidiary could lead to supply chain disruptions, as Fairlife is a significant brand in the U.S. dairy market, with estimated sales of $4 billion by 2024.
Cyberattacks targeting food and beverage companies can result in prolonged operational disruptions. Previous incidents, such as attacks on Arizona Beverages in 2019 and food distributor UNFI in 2025, led to weeks-long halts in production lines and subsequent product shortages on store shelves.
Coca-Cola has not provided specific details regarding when Fairlife's production systems will be restored to normal operations. The company is continuing to investigate the situation.