COCA-COLA'S FAIRLIFE UNIT HALTED BY RANSOMWARE

Coca-Cola confirmed that a ransomware attack impacting Fairlife, its premium dairy brand, has disrupted manufacturing across the United States. The subsidiary's production remains suspended following the incident. Fairlife, acquired by Coca-Cola in 2012, produces a range of dairy products including milk, protein shakes, and yogurt under the Fairlife brand. The company operates multiple production facilities across the country that have been affected by the attack. The Coca-Cola Company has not disclosed specific details regarding the extent of the attack, the identity of the threat actor, or whether ransom demands have been made. The company also has not provided a timeline for when production might resume. Ransomware attacks on food and beverage companies have become increasingly common, with attackers targeting supply chain operations to maximize disruption and financial pressure. The dairy industry has faced multiple high-profile attacks in recent years, disrupting product availability and affecting retailers and consumers. Fairlife products are distributed through major US retailers. The production suspension will likely impact availability of the brand's products on store shelves during the disruption period. Coca-Cola said it is working to resolve the situation, though specifics on remediation efforts remain limited. The company has not announced whether it has involved law enforcement or cybersecurity experts in the response. This marks a significant operational disruption for Coca-Cola's dairy segment. The company's disclosure comes as organizations across sectors continue to face mounting pressure from ransomware campaigns targeting critical infrastructure and essential supply chains.