Coca-Cola has temporarily suspended production operations at its Fairlife dairy subsidiary across the United States following a ransomware attack. The company disclosed the incident in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, noting that production systems were affected. Canadian operations remain unaffected by the cyberattack.
Fairlife is a major brand for Coca-Cola, which spans carbonated drinks, water, and dairy products, and was estimated to generate around $4 billion in sales by 2024. The company has not provided a timeline for when Fairlife’s systems will be restored or when production will resume.
Ransomware attacks on food and beverage companies have previously caused significant disruptions. Incidents at Arizona Beverages in 2019 and food distributor UNFI more recently led to weeks-long production halts and empty grocery shelves, highlighting the potential lasting impacts of such attacks on supply chains.
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