Parripak Foods, the UK’s largest processors in the prepared vegetable and fresh puree sectors, has strengthened its sales team by appointing Ian Wingfield as sales and business development manager.

Wingfield joins Parripak from Porters Finest Foods, where he spent five years as national account manager. He will be responsible for maintaining strong relationships with existing customers as well as developing new business.

Wingfield said: “Parripak Foods is one of the most innovative processing companies within our industry. I am very much looking forward to the exciting challenges ahead, and to working with a company which recognises that high performing and talented people are key to successful business performance.”