Coca-Cola has issued a statement confirming that it is suspending all dairy production at its Fairlife unit in the United States due to an ongoing ransomware attack. The company, which sources suggest may be linked to a cyberattack on one of its major suppliers, has been unable to secure access to key systems and data necessary for dairy production.
The company's suspension of dairy production follows reports of unauthorized access to its Fairlife operations in Illinois and Ohio. Coca-Cola claims that the attack is under investigation by law enforcement agencies and regulatory authorities, but does not provide further details on the nature of the incident or what led up to the suspension of production.
Fairlife, a subsidiary of Coca-Cola that produces milk-based beverages, is one of several major food manufacturers whose operations have been affected by ransomware attacks in recent months. The attacks have resulted in significant disruptions to supply chains and production schedules, with multiple companies affected including PepsiCo and Nestle.