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The private brand producer of shelf-stable juices saw annual sales jump 18% in 2020, while sales in Q4 were up more than 19%. The company also promoted Vincent Timpano to its executive team.

The virtual event allows entrepreneurs and product suppliers to register to pitch their products directly to Walmart buyers.

Loblaw’s president Sarah Davis will retire as Galen Weston steps into the role — the move follows operating company George Weston Limited looking to sell Weston Foods to focus on Loblaw’s and its real estate arm.

Dave Kimbell, the Bolingbrook, Ill.-based retailer’s current president, will succeed Mary Dillon in the beauty chain’s top spot, effective in June.

In her new role, Glennis Harris will oversee the company’s e-commerce fulfillment centers, as well as asset protection and safety, delivery operations and store support.

Rachel Dreskin becomes the first CEO for the PBFA, an organziation that represents more than 180 plant-based food companies.

Marc Rey joins the beauty brand incubator with more than 30 years of experience in the industry, including with brand innovations, mergers and acquisitions, and digitalization.

The Charlotte-based packaged private brand foods provider has appointed Peter Laport to its top post; he has a wealth of experience in supply chain management.