Almeida Law Group is investigating a data breach at Azure Farms, Inc., d/b/a Azure Standard. If you were affected, contact Almeida Law Group.
About Azure Farms, Inc., d/b/a Azure Standard
Azure Farms, Inc., doing business as Azure Standard, is a family-owned organic and natural food distributor founded in 1987 by David and Kimberly Stelzer. Headquartered in Dufur, Oregon, the company farms over 4,000 organic acres and distributes more than 12,000 products—including bulk grains, produce, dairy, pantry staples, supplements, and eco-friendly household products—through a community drop-point delivery model serving thousands of pickup locations across all 50 states, as well as direct home shipping. Because Azure Standard processes customer payments, it collects financial account and payment card information, making that data a meaningful target in the event of a security incident.
What Happened?
Azure Farms, Inc., d/b/a Azure Standard was listed in a Vermont Attorney General breach report summary dated September 21st, 2026. The filing identifies the incident as affecting an Other Commercial organization and reports that the categories of data involved included financial account codes and credit and debit account information. The Vermont AG filing does not specify the number of individuals affected, the date the breach occurred, the date it was discovered, or the consumer notification date.
No additional public reporting, ransomware group claims, threat-actor attributions, or media coverage specific to this incident were identified beyond the regulatory filing. No prior data breaches involving Azure Farms, Inc. or Azure Standard were found, and no litigation connected to this incident has been identified.
Key Facts at a Glance
- Company or Organization: Azure Farms, Inc., d/b/a Azure Standard
- Industry: Organic and natural food farming, distribution, and direct-to-consumer retail (Grocery and Related Product Merchant Wholesalers)
- Location: Dufur, Oregon
- Incident type: Data breach — financial account and payment card information
- Date of consumer notification: September 21st, 2026
- Source: Vermont Attorney General breach report summary; Produce Market Guide – Azure Farms Inc; Area Development – Azure Farms Plans South Point, Ohio Operations
What Should You Do?
If you are an Azure Standard customer and believe your information may have been affected, you should act promptly to protect your finances. Consider placing a fraud alert or credit freeze with the three major credit bureaus—Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion—to help prevent unauthorized accounts from being opened in your name. Review your bank and payment card statements carefully for any unfamiliar charges and report suspicious activity to your financial institution right away. You are entitled to free annual credit reports through AnnualCreditReport.com, and reviewing those reports is a good way to spot signs of fraud. If you discover that your information has been misused, visit IdentityTheft.gov for step-by-step guidance on reporting and recovery.
Your Legal Rights
If your personal information was involved in this breach, you may have legal rights depending on the facts of the incident and the law in your state. Almeida Law Group represents consumers in data breach and privacy litigation and can help you evaluate whether you may have a claim. Contact us at (708) 529-5418 or through our contact page for a free case evaluation.
