Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy brand is facing a significant setback due to a ransomware attack that has suspended its U.S. production operations. The company disclosed the attack in a filing with the U.S. SEC, highlighting the serious impact on production systems. Fairlife has grown substantially since Coca-Cola acquired full ownership in 2020, increasing from $10 million in 2014 to nearly $4 billion in retail value last year. Experts note the vulnerability of food and beverage manufacturers to ransomware attacks, as disruptions can cause extensive supply chain and revenue issues. Recovery from such attacks in manufacturing is complex and challenging.

Hackers Just Pulled Off Every Food Manufacturer’s Worst Nightmare. Now Coca-Cola’s $4-Billion Dairy Brand Is Shut Down

The cyberattack forced the company to suspend U.S. production operations.

BY AMAYA NICHOLE, NEWS WRITER

Jul 19, 2026

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A ransomware attack has curdled Coca-Cola’s dairy operations.

In a disclosure filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission this week, the multinational giant said its Fairlife dairy company was hit by a ransomware attack, affecting its production systems and temporarily suspending Fairlife’s operations across the U.S..

The beverage company confirmed that the attack hit its Fairlife dairy subsidiary, forcing the beverage giant to shut down U.S. production operations for the foreseeable future.

Since acquiring full ownership of Fairlife in 2020, Coca-Cola has seen substantial revenue gains from the brand. CEO James Quincey noted that Fairlife’s retail value grew from just $10 million in 2014 to nearly $4 billion last year.

Hackers Just Pulled Off Every Food Manufacturer's Worst Nightmare. Now Coca-Cola's $4-Billion Dairy Brand Is Shut Down

Hackers Just Pulled Off Every Food Manufacturer’s Worst Nightmare. Now Coca-Cola’s $4-Billion Dairy Brand Is Shut Down