Mack Multiples has announced the departure of Stuart Forder, commercial director for stonefruit.

Forder, who has held the position at Mack since 2004, will be leaving the company on October 24. The ex-Sainsbury's man will take up a new position with Marks & Spencer, as the trading executive responsible for fresh produce.

The management team at Mack and parent company Fresca are “sorry to see Stuart leave”. David Lloyd, managing director at Mack Multiples, said: “We would all like to thank Stuart for the very valuable contribution he’s made here - not only to our stonefruit business, but also in developing the commercial opportunities of other Fresca companies. He will be missed, but we wish him every success in his new role with M&S.”

Janina Dowding, senior commercial manager for stonefruit, will celebrate 10 years with the company as she takes over the management of the stonefruit business at Mack Multiples.

The management team congratulated Dowding on her promotion and said it “looks forward to seeing her continue to take the business forward”.