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HIGHCyber IntelligenceFriday, July 17, 2026

Ransomware attack halts Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy production nationwide

Coca-Cola disclosed that a cyberattack on its Fairlife subsidiary has suspended all US production of the premium dairy brand.

Coca-Cola confirmed that a ransomware incident targeting Fairlife, its premium dairy subsidiary, has forced a temporary halt to production across all US facilities. The attack disrupts manufacturing of Fairlife's ultra-filtered milk, protein shakes, and nutrition products.

Fairlife operates as a distinct business unit within Coca-Cola's portfolio, producing high-protein dairy products sold in grocery and convenience channels nationwide. The brand has grown to become a significant player in the premium dairy segment since Coca-Cola acquired full ownership in 2020.

The company has not disclosed the identity of the threat actor, the ransom demand, or the expected duration of the production stoppage. Coca-Cola stated it is working with external cybersecurity specialists and law enforcement to contain the incident and restore operations. No timeline for resumption has been provided.

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  • 01Retailers face immediate stock-outs of Fairlife products with no clear replenishment date
  • 02Coca-Cola absorbs revenue loss and potential contractual penalties during production halt
  • 03Competitors may capture displaced shelf space and customer loyalty during outage
  • 04Food manufacturers reassess cyber resilience of operational technology and production systems
Source
BleepingComputer
https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/coca-cola-says-fairlife-ransomware-attack-halts-us-dairy-production/
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