Coca-Cola Stops U.S. Fairlife Dairy Production Following Ransomware Attack

Coca-Cola disclosed that a ransomware attack targeted the computer systems supporting its Fairlife dairy operations in the United States, forcing the company to suspend production at its U.S. facilities. The company filed a Form 8‑K with the SEC on July 16, 2026, stating that product quality and safety were not affected and that Fairlife production in Canada continued unchanged. Coca-Cola activated its incident‑response plan, engaged external cybersecurity specialists and notified law‑enforcement agencies, but said the full scope of the breach remains unknown and no ransom demand has been confirmed. Fairlife, a fast‑growing segment that generated roughly $4 billion in sales in 2024, is a key growth engine for Coca‑Cola, making the disruption notable for the company’s revenue outlook. The incident highlights the rising threat of ransomware to food‑and‑beverage manufacturers, whose production lines depend on specialized hardware and software that can be vulnerable to cyber intrusion.