In 2009, vegetable producers in the state of Sinaloa were seriously affected by the alleged outbreak of salmonella in tomatoes during the previous year, causing the industry enormous damage not only in terms of sales, but also in the perception that the consuming public On products of Mexican origin; With the purpose of counteracting the effects of this media coup specifically received by vegetable producers in the State of Sinaloa and looking for a comprehensive strategy under the differentiating approach, vegetable producers active members of the Confederation of Agricultural Associations of the State of Sinaloa (CAADES ) Created the ELEVEN RIVERS concept in 2009.
The 2013-2014 season has ended, and the Board of Directors chaired by Mr. Heriberto Vlaminck Seidel has had substantive achievements, including the addition of 28 vegetable producers in the State of Sinaloa who participated actively receiving just over 50 visits and more than 350 implementation visits. In December 2013, more than 30 Agricultural Technicians were trained to provide tools in the implementation of the Eleven Rivers Regulatory Scheme in its version 2.1.
Also, the Agrícola BelHer, owned by Mr. Rosario Antonio Beltrán Ureta and Del Campo y Asociados S.A. Of C.V. Of Mr. Diego Ley Lopez, held the first Certifications backed by NSF International of Mexico.
The relationship with Institutions such as the National Agri-Food Safety and Health Service and Mexico Supremo A.C.
A series of important challenges are coming up in the short, medium and long term, so soon for the 2014 – 2015 season the Eleven Rivers administration will continue consolidating the technical operation in its different phases, we will initiate and strengthen the relationship with the Mexican Accreditation Entity , We will continue to strengthen ties with the Advisory and Audit Bodies that support the technical operation, all this and more with the sole aim of achieving the objectives and the fulfillment of goals that support the creation of a strategy that will protect consumers and safeguard so important Primary activity exercised by our State.