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BERRYMEX WELCOMES AGREEMENTS REACHED IN THE SAN QUINTÍN VALLEY

San Quintin, B.C. Mexico – BerryMex, an important agricultural grower in the San Quintin Valley, sincerely welcomes and celebrates the agreements reached yesterday between all parties involved, for the restoration of order and joint collaboration for the welfare and growth …

BerryMex Statement

In response to the latest events that have taken place in the San Quintín Valley, Berrymex declares the following:

  • We express our absolute respect for the rights of workers to demonstrate and protest, as well as their right to freedom

Robots step into new planting, harvesting roles

Source: Wall Street Journal | April 23, 2015

OXNARD, Calif.—A 14-arm, automated harvester recently wheeled through rows of strawberry plants here, illustrating an emerging solution to one of the produce industry’s most pressing problems: a shortfall of farmhands.

Harnessing high-powered computing, color sensors and small metal baskets attached …

Source: Wall Street Journal

Joint Statement : FIOB & BerryMex

BerryMex extended an invitation to Frente Indígena de Organizaciones (FIOB) leaders and third party observers, Edward Kissam, Cruz Reynoso, and Laura Velasco, to a transparent interactive visit to its Baja operation, opening the door to company culture and employee welfare.…

BerryMex Addresses Its Employees Needs and Shares News of a Salary Increase

San Quintin B.C.- BerryMex, an important agricultural grower in the San Quintin Valley, announced to its workers an increase in wages as an enhancement to its benefits and compensation package. Over the past several days, BerryMex held direct conversations with …

BerryMex Confirms Their Promise to Their Employees

San Quintin, B.C.- BerryMex, an important agricultural grower in the valley of San Quintin, expressed their concerns over the current situation that has been developing over the past few days between harvesters and the agricultural growers of the region. It …

BerryMex Statement

At BerryMex, we respect everyone’s right to peacefully protest and value the dialogue established by this process. However, we strongly condemn the violence and looting from outside third parties which has negatively impacted families and small businesses across the region. …