Roberto Gregori Mono Azul

Italian fresh produce giant GF Group has announced the appointment of Roberto Gregori as managing director of its Moño Azul subsidiary.

Mr Gregori, who was formerly commercial director of Expofrut, Argentina's largest fresh produce export company and now part of the Univeg Group, will take up the position on 7 July.

He succeeds Alessandro Gandolfo, who is stepping down as managing director but will continue in the role of company president with responsibility for 'other projects in GF Group'.

Mr Gregori also previously worked for the consortium Productores Argentinos Integrados, a leading supplier of fresh apples and pears.

Antonio Orsero, chairman of GF Group, commented: 'I would like to take this opportunity to pass on my best wishes both to Messrs Gandolfo and Gregori.'