Ransomware Attack Forces Coca-Cola to Pause fairlife Dairy Production

A targeted ransomware attack has forced Coca-Cola to halt U.S. production at its fairlife dairy subsidiary, as unauthorized actors gained access to critical systems. While the company maintains that safety and product quality remain intact, the breach has compelled a temporary shutdown of operations to contain the digital threat.

July 17, 2026, 01:50 AM 533 0

The company confirmed on Thursday that the security incident specifically impacted systems linked to production, though operations at fairlife facilities in Canada remain unaffected. Coca-Cola is currently evaluating the broader implications of the breach, noting in a securities filing that it has not yet determined if the ransomware event will have a material impact on its financial health.

Fairlife, which produces a range of lactose-free milks and protein shakes, became a fully owned subsidiary in 2020 after Coca-Cola acquired the remaining stake from partner Select Milk Producers. The incident arrives during a period of significant expansion for the brand, including a planned 650 million dollar investment to scale up production capacity at the fairlife plant in Coopersville, Michigan.

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