Terra Exports, Las Vegas, has hired Manuel Escandon, who is based in Chile, as part of its South American expansion.

BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, Kelowna, British Columbia, has appointed Todd McMyn as CEO and Ross Dwhytie as chief financial officer.

The Mexican table grape deal may be getting off to a slightly later start than usual this season, but grower-shippers expect volume to be significantly higher than last year.

Setton Pistachio of Terra Bella (Calif.) Inc., is introducing a line of five seasoned pistachio kernals.

FiveStar Gourmet Foods, Ontario, has hired Kristyn Lawson as senior vice president of sales.

Fueled by consumer demand for fresh celery juice, prices for celery soared to more than $60 a carton in early April.

Specialty grape production is on the rise in Mexico as growers adopt varieties that have gained popularity in the U.S.

Avocado company Index Fresh, Riverside, Calif., has hired a vice president of operations and promoted others to key roles in California and Texas facilities.

The National Potato Council has promoted Kam Quarles to chief executive officer.

MONTREAL — Mann Packing, Mucci Farms, Schur Packaging Systems and Mastronardi Produce took home product awards from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association convention and expo.