Fresh fruit and veg supplier Fresca Group has appointed a new chief executive as Chris Mack steps down after 25 years in the role.

Mack had been CEO and chairman of the company for 25 years. He is succeeded by Ian Craig who will take over the role of CEO from 1 July. Mack will continue at the firm as full-time chairman.

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

Craig has been with Fresca Group since 2004 when he joined as managing director of DGM Growers. He then moved to Fresca Group’s glasshouse business Thanet Earth Marketing in 2010.

“In his new role Ian will be responsible for all day to day management of our businesses whilst I will continue to be very involved with key customers, growers, our joint venture partners and the strategic development of the business,” Mack said in a company statement.

“This is an important development for Fresca Group and I look forward to working with Ian to ensure the continuing successful development of our business,” he added.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact