Mark Crawford has overseen strong growth at the tropical fruit supplier, and leaves the business for new role

Blue Skies' products

Blue Skies sells a range of fruit and dessert products

Global sales and marketing director of tropical fruit supplier Blue Skies, Mark Crawford, is stepping down from the business to pursue a new opportunity.

During his tenure, which included the Covid pandemic, Crawford saw the business go from £110million to £250m turnover in 2025, increase global recruitment and launch new categories including fruit desserts.

Writing on LinkedIn, he said: “After an amazing six years here at Blue Skies I have decided it is time for me to take up a new challenge. 

“I joined Blue Skies in September 2019, attracted by its amazing focus on sustainability and making a real difference in communities across Africa, Brazil and the UK – plus a range of exceptional prepared fruit and dairy free ice cream products. 

“This is a business that has so much more potential as consumers discover the amazing taste and value of ripe fruit, properly prepared in the best place.” 

Crawford begins a new role in September but declined to give more detail.