Fairlife dairy production paused across US after ransomware attack, Coca-Cola discloses

The Coca-Cola Company announced on Thursday that its dairy subsidiary, fairlife, LLC, has temporarily halted production operations in the United States following a ransomware attack. The disclosure was made in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, according to Reuters via KFGO.

KFGOCoca-Cola says fairlife halts US production after cyber attack

TechCrunch reported that the cyberattack specifically targeted fairlife's production systems, forcing the suspension of operations across the country. While the company did not provide a timeline for resuming production, the impact appears to be contained to the United States.

"The attack has impacted production systems, and operations will remain suspended for the foreseeable future."

Fairlife's Canadian operations have not been affected, offering some relief for the brand's international supply chain. Coca-Cola did not disclose further details about the attack or any potential data breaches, but the incident underscores the growing vulnerability of critical infrastructure to ransomware.

As the investigation continues, fairlife's US customers may face temporary shortages of its branded dairy products. The company has not yet announced when production will resume, leaving retailers and consumers waiting for further updates from Coca-Cola.