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NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 17, 2026United States

Fairlife Dairy Pauses U.S. Production Following Ransomware Attack

Chicago-based dairy company Fairlife has temporarily halted its U.S. production operations due to a ransomware attack on its computer systems. The company states that product safety and quality remain unaffected while they work with cybersecurity experts and law enforcement to restore operations.

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Why It Matters

The production pause affects the supply chain for Fairlife's ultra-filtered milk and Core Power protein shakes, which generate over $3 billion in annual retail sales.

Key Facts

  • Fairlife has paused all U.S. production due to a ransomware attack on its systems.
  • The company reports 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 maintains production facilities in Michigan, Arizona, New York, and New Mexico.
  • The company was founded in 2012 and acquired by Coca-Cola in 2020.
  • Fairlife's annual retail sales exceed $3 billion.

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.”organizationCoca-Cola Co.“Parent company of Fairlife.”organizationEvanston Township High School“Institution affected by a separate ransomware attack in June.”