Growers Express

Growers Express was founded in 1987 by South Monterey County, California growers David Gill, Steven Gill, Johnny Gill, John Romans, Stan Pura, Mike Hitchcock, Dennis Frudden and Ron Frudden, as well as head lettuce industry icon Joe Puga Sr., who all held the same values—growing and providing their own premium quality products, ensuring a consistent year-round supply, and offering superior customer service.

Growers Express, LLC disclosed a sophisticated computer attack where an external actor accessed employee data files with the goal of extortion. On October 9, 2023, the company discovered that personal information, including names, addresses, SSNs, and direct deposit info, was exfiltrated. The breach occurred on September 20, 2023. The company isolated the attack, reported it to law enforcement, and is offering two years of identity monitoring via Kroll to affected former employees.

Growers Express, LLC reported a data breach to the Massachusetts Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation. The breach was reported on 2023-11-05. 1 Massachusetts residents were affected. The report records the breach type as electronic.

Growers Express, LLC, a fresh produce grower-shipper that closed in 2022, disclosed a ransomware attack discovered on October 9, 2023. Attackers exfiltrated former employee HR records including names, SSNs, DOBs, driver's licenses, and direct deposit info. The company isolated the attack, notified law enforcement, and offered two years of Kroll identity monitoring to affected individuals.

Growers Express, LLC reported an external system breach that occurred on September 20, 2023, and was discovered on October 9, 2023. The breach resulted in the compromise of names and Social Security numbers. One Maine resident was affected out of a total of 1,775 individuals. The company offered 24 months of credit monitoring and identity theft restoration services through Kroll to those affected.