The Coca-Cola Company has disclosed that a ransomware attack impacting its Fairlife dairy subsidiary has disrupted operations, temporarily suspending production of Fairlife products across the United States. The company said it has yet to determine the full scope and impact of the incident.
Fairlife, a Coca-Cola brand known for its ultra-filtered milk products, was forced to halt production at multiple facilities after attackers compromised internal systems. The company disconnected affected systems and is working with cybersecurity firms and law enforcement to investigate the breach and restore operations.
The attack on a major food and beverage producer highlights the vulnerability of critical infrastructure and supply chain systems to ransomware. With production suspended, retailers may face temporary shortages of Fairlife products, which have a significant presence in US grocery stores and coffee shops. The incident also demonstrates how ransomware continues to target physical industrial operations rather than just digital assets.
Coca-Cola joins a growing list of major corporations hit by ransomware in 2026, as attackers increasingly target industrial control systems and manufacturing operations. As reported by Bleeping Computer and SecurityWeek, the company is prioritizing the safe restoration of production while assessing the breach’s impact on supply chain partners and consumers.
