A small-holder in the fruit trade (6)
I believe the answer is:
punnet
'fruit trade' is the definition.
The definition and answer can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?
I don't understand the remainder of the clue.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for punnet that I've seen before include "Strawberry basket" , "Small light basket for fruit" , "Small basket for berries" , "Strawberry etc. container" , "Fruit 18 Down" .)