Management Development Services (MDS) is now able to offer an apprenticeship programme to those wishing to train and work in the fresh produce industry, it was announced earlier this week.

Working in partnership with Quantet Group, MDS has converted the previous training programme into a Level 5 leadership and management apprenticeship, which is due to begin this autumn.

This new programme will also allow members to put their own staff through the training programme, by using their apprenticeship levy.