Keelings Solutions, a wholly owned subsidiary of the fresh fruit and salads company Keelings Group, has announced that it is to expand its business in China through co-operation with Shanghai Urban Life, a subsidiary of the Bright Food Group.

The deal has an estimated value in excess of €1m.

Keelings Solutions, which has offices in Ireland and China, was established in 2011 and supplies specifically tailored software solutions to companies in the produce business for supply chain and distribution management.

Keelings Group employs over 2,000 people and has estimated sales of €300m.