Primafruit executive chairman Craig Huth, who has been with the company 15 years, has been replaced by Tim Blackburn, former managing director of Mack Multiples and a main board director of M&W Mack Limited.

Mack chairman Chris Mack said: “Mack said: “Regrettably, after more than 15 years with Primafruit, Craig Huth is to leave the business. I would like to thank Craig for his contribution to Primafruit and take this opportunity to wish him well for the future. Tim is one of the most experienced and successful managers within our industry.”

Blackburn intends to continue the development of Primafruit as a successful stand-alone business focused on supplying a limited range of fresh imported fruit to its principle customers.

Huth is still an employee of the company.