HMC Fresh Foods Data Breach: Sensitive Information Exposed

HMC Fresh Foods LLC, a grape processing company based in Kingsburg, CA, recently disclosed a data breach. The company is the value-added grape processing division of HMC Farms, a leading family-owned agricultural company, that oversees two farms: HMC Kingsburg and Cabot Packing LLC who does business as HMC Reedley.

The data breach at HMC Fresh Foods occurred on June 5, 2026. The company's notification letter to affected individuals does not describe how the breach occurred or how it was discovered.

At this time, the specific types of consumer information that may have been exposed were not publicly identified but may include personal information such as names, Social Security number, contact information or more.

The breach was reported to the California Attorney General on July 13, 2026. The total number of individuals affected by the breach has not been publicly disclosed.

Cabot Packing also filed a disclosure with the California Attorney General.

HMC Fresh Foods' response to the breach

HMC Fresh Foods is offering complimentary identity protection services to help affected individuals monitor their personal information for potential signs of misuse. The deadline to enroll in these complimentary services is Oct. 10, 2026.

The company has also established a dedicated phone line for individuals who have questions or need assistance. Affected individuals can reach the company's team by calling 833-851-9637, available Monday through Friday from 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time.

The company encouraged people to review their account statements and credit reports closely and to report any suspicious activity to financial institutions and law enforcement. It also suggested that affected individuals consider placing fraud alerts or security freezes on their credit files.