Jeff Higgins DAS International

Jeff Higgins

Jeff Higgins, technical manger at fresh fruit and salads specialist DAS International, has died at the age of 53.

Higgins, who passed away on 28 July after a short illness, leaves a wife, two stepchildren and three grandchildren.

He worked for DAS for 18 years since its inception in 1999, and before that worked in quality assurance at Safeway.

A company spokesman said: 'Jeff was very highly regarded and popular among suppliers and customers, and colleagues both in the UK and Spain. He will be greatly missed by all.'

Higgins was a keen reader who had also taught himself Spanish on the job. Before fresh produce he had also had roles in the building trade.