Total Produce has appointed a new non-executive director.

Seamus Taaffe (61), who was formerly a senior partner in KPMG, will join the board.

Mr Taaffe is also a director of a number of private Irish companies and organisations, including Euro Care Healthcare Limited, Bridgestock Limited and the Priory Institute.

Chairman, Carl McCann said his experience and reputation were “excellent” and the company was looking forward to his contribution towards the company’s future development.

Total Produce was created in January 2007, following its demerger from Fyffes. It grows, sources and supplies fresh produce to retailers and wholesalers, and has more than 90 facilities across 20 countries in Europe.