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NewsChicago Sun-Times — IllinoisJuly 17, 2026United States

Fairlife Dairy Pauses U.S. Production Following Ransomware Attack

Chicago-based dairy company Fairlife has temporarily halted U.S. production after a ransomware attack breached its internal systems. While the company is working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to restore operations, it reports that product safety and quality remain unaffected.

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Why It Matters

The production pause affects a major dairy supplier with over $3 billion in annual retail sales, potentially impacting the availability of and protein shakes across its U.S. facilities.

Key Facts

  • Fairlife has paused all U.S. production due to a ransomware attack on its systems.
  • The company states that product quality and safety have not been compromised by the breach.
  • Fairlife's Canadian production facilities remain operational and unaffected.
  • The company is currently working with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to investigate the incident.
  • Fairlife is a subsidiary of the Coca-Cola Co. and is headquartered in Chicago's West Loop.
  • Fairlife operates production facilities in Michigan, Arizona, New York, and New Mexico.
  • Fairlife reports annual retail sales exceeding $3 billion.
  • The company was founded in 2012 and acquired by Coca-Cola in 2020.

Who's Mentioned

organizationUniversity of Illinois Urbana-Champaign“Institution affected by the Canvas cyberattack.”organizationFairlife“Chicago-based dairy company and subsidiary of Coca-Cola currently experiencing a”organizationCanvas“Online learning platform affected by a cyberattack in May.”locationWest Loop“Headquarters location of Fairlife.”organizationCoca-Cola Co.“Parent company of Fairlife.”organizationEvanston Township High School“Entity affected by a separate ransomware attack in June.”