Empire World Trade has announced the return of Patrick Broadhurst as its new UK general manager.

Broadhurst, who will take up the role from 15 July, previously worked for the fruit importer for a decade until 2007 when he left to pursue business interests in North America.

An Empire World Trade spokesperson told FPJ that Broadhurst will help strengthen its top-fruit business.

'Empire World Trade welcomes Patrick back to the business with his wealth of retailer experience, business knowledge and the opportunity to add further focus to the growing strength that is the EWT UK top-fruit business.”