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Fresh news for the fresh produce industry – March 2026

What makes PICS software for fresh produce stand out? In an industry where timing, precision, and margins are critical, your ERP software system should drive performance—not roadblocks. The right solution will simplify operations, strengthen profitability, and enable your business to move quickly and decisively. Choose PICS software – designed for fresh produce operations, and you’ll … Read more

Will you be attending the CPMA Convention in Toronto?

WaudWare General Manager, F. Charles Waud and his beautiful wife, Brenda will be at the CPMA Convention in Toronto from April 28 – 30, 2026. The CPMA Convention and Trade Show is a unique forum for produce industry leaders to enhance their business opportunities in Canada through an exceptional combination of education and networking opportunities. … Read more

PICS Software: Reliable, Accurate, Easy to Learn and Use

Those are just a few of the strengths customers consistently highlight when it comes to PICS software for fresh produce businesses. They also emphasize how easy it is to customize PICS. We know. Would you like to find out how reliable, accurate, and easy to learn and use PICS is? Let’s arrange a complimentary business … Read more

What are the core strengths of Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software?

In an industry where timing, accuracy, and margins matter, your ERP software should give you an advantage—not add complexity. The right solution will streamline operations, improve profitability, and help your business move faster with confidence. Choose PICS – designed for fresh produce, and you’ll be better equipped to compete, adapt, and grow. What makes PICS … Read more

How does PICS software compare to QuickBooks and Sage?

Fair question – especially when it relates specifically to software for the fresh produce industry. The gang at WaudWare has done the research. We’ve compiled what we believe the features and benefits are of each software program. Oh yes! The comparison is here: https://www.produceinventory.com/how-pics-compares-to-quickbooks-and-sage-for-fresh-produce.html. Do you have questions? We have answers! Talk to us.

Fresh news for the fresh produce industry – February 2026

Businesses in the fresh produce industry move fast—so should your insights. Here’s what’s ripe, what’s changing, and what’s next. Let’s dig in! Great news for farmers, food processors, and agribusinesses! Government funding update – $20 million to protect local farmers and agribusinessesOn January 20th, 2026, the Canadian and Ontario governments announced they were investing up … Read more

PICS Software Helps Fresh Produce Industry Businesses Keep Up

Timing. Traceability. Trends. Three things that will help your fresh produce business thrive! So what’s shaping the season ahead? Read on for industry news, smart insights, and practical takeaways to help you stay competitive in a fast-moving market. When margins matter and productivity drives performance, you can always count on Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) … Read more

Got Goals for 2026?

Let’s face it: sometimes the ability to see the forest for the trees (understanding the big picture) seems unlikely. With a fresh year ahead, we thought we’d share… Top 10 Goals for Businesses Looking for more ways to Improve Your Business? Here you go!

What’s Your Role in the Fresh Produce Sector?

Being part of North America’s fresh produce sector is – put simply – a balancing act. Businesses have their hands full trying to navigate the unpredictability of weather, supply chain and logistics issues, ongoing trade and tariff uncertainty, rising costs, and more… That’s why, more than ever, produce industry stakeholders need one system they can … Read more

Fresh News for the Fresh Produce Industry – December 2025

Holiday Hours at WaudWare For Christmas 2025, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 24th and re-opening at 8:00 am on Monday, December 29th, 2025. For New Year’s Eve/Day, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Wednesday, December 31st and re-opening at 8:00 am on Friday, January 2nd, 2026. As always, … Read more

Why PICS Software for Fresh Produce?

Because the Fresh Produce Industry Isn’t Like Anything Else! Unlike generic Enterprise Resource Planning tools (ERPs), Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) Software is specifically for the complexities of fresh produce – quick-moving inventory, variable costing, multiple units of measure, and most importantly, strict traceability requirements. No workarounds, no temporary or quick fixes, PICS is built … Read more

Fresh News for the Fresh Produce Industry November 2025

GrubMarket Wins 2025 Sustainability Award for Transformative Initiatives GrubMarket, a leader in AI-powered technology for the food supply chain, has been awarded the 2025 ‘Sustainability in the Food Industry Award’ by The Shelby Report. This accolade highlights GrubMarket’s significant contributions to sustainability through its Sustainable California initiative, launched in 2023. The initiative is designed to … Read more

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