Southampton has strengthened its position in Canary Islands tomatoes with the renewal of an agreement between Associated British Ports, Southampton Fruit Handling and the Federation of Canary Islands Producers (Fedex-Aceto).
The deal sees the port extend its role as sole UK port of entry for the areas tomatoes for a further four years.
The port handles around 100,000 pallets of fresh produce from the Canary Islands each year, with around two refrigerated vessels calling each week at the purpose built ABP Canary Islands Terminal from October to May.
Andrew Kent, ABP port director, said: "We are, of course, delighted that Fedex-Aceto has chosen to continue to use ABP's Port of Southampton. This new contract is an extension of a long and successful association that spans more than 18 years."
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