Total Produce truck lorry

European fresh produce group Total Produce has announced a number of management appointments due to take effect at the start of August as it looks to 'significantly increase' the size of its business over the coming year.

Frank Gernon, who joined the group in 1973 and has been finance director since 1998, will become director of financial strategy and development, focusing on the strategic and development aspects of the group’s financial management.

Frank Davis, meanwhile, who has been with the group since 1983 and is currently group chief financial officer and company secretary, will succeed Mr Gernon as finance director.

Marie Reid, currently the assistant company secretary having joined the group in 2004, will take over as company secretary.