techcrunch.com·Jul 16, 2026
Coca-Cola has suspended production at its Fairlife dairy subsidiary due to a ransomware attack that has affected its production systems in the U.S., while operations in Canada remain unaffected. The company has not provided a timeline for when the systems will be restored.
The ransomware attack on Coca-Cola's Fairlife dairy highlights the critical need for robust incident response and business continuity planning in the food and beverage sector. As ransomware continues to disrupt major production operations, enhancing threat intelligence and preparedness for such attacks can minimize downtime and protect supply chains.