Female workers at Las Mercedes receive 112 days of maternity leave (more than the legal minimum), and have the right to work one hour less per day with full pay for six months upon returning to work.Through financial support from the farm, many workers are completing a university study program in the evening to further their education.Participants receive grants to buy school materials and necessary supplies. Dümmen Orange has introduced a scholarship program for the children of its workers.The first students will graduate in December of 2017, including 25 participants that average 28 years old. Together with the Ministry of Education, Dümmen Orange El Salvador is facilitating a program through which workers can obtain a high school diploma.Dümmen Orange Assistant Growers participate in on-line education courses from the University of Florida to learn more about hydroponic growing, increasing their technical knowledge.Dümmen Orange production personnel observe and enforce very strict greenhouse re-entry times to avoid unsafe exposure to crop protection agents.Dümmen Orange places great importance on safety, investing much time and effort in proper safety training for staff.For a second consecutive year, the Dümmen Orange El Salvador team has obtained 100% score for MPS-GAP and MPS-SQ.Guidelines focusing on a risk-based approach of preventative sanitation have been established to achieve significant reductions in use of crop protection agents.Dümmen Orange only uses crop protection agents that are approved by MPS in many cases, these are stricter guidelines than required by the government.
Dümmen Orange has invested in electrostatic spraying equipment for improved penetration of the crop, resulting in better crop coverage.The MPS certification helps us demonstrate to our customers that our production methods respect our workers and the environment.”īelow is just a sampling of the wide range of actions Dümmen Orange has taken to exemplify their high standards for excellence. Dümmen Orange is deeply rooted in our commitment to our people, our values and our planet. It is great to see that during the 2017 audit, the auditor has confirmed a 100% compliance on MPS-GAP and MPS-Socially Qualified requirements at Las Mercedes!”Ĭarl Kroon, General Manager at Las Mercedes, confirms, “Nowadays, consumers are not only interested in the visible and tangible characteristics of the products they buy, they also are concerned with how products are made. During a visit in March 2017, he states, “I was again able to see with my own eyes how Las Mercedes is making a difference for families, minority groups, and children. Through a deep understanding of environmental impact and the importance of sustainable operations, Dümmen Orange has implemented production best practices within its facilities to meet or exceed MPS standards on environmental and agricultural practices, as well as social responsibility.Īrthij van der Veer, General Coordinator for MPS in North America, has great admiration for the ongoing and expanding efforts on social aspects at the Dümmen Orange, Las Mercedes production farm in El Salvador. Las Mercedes, El Salvador, J– Dümmen Orange announces repeat recognition by MPS for a continued dedication to promoting sustainability in the floriculture industry.
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