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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

Ready, Set, Grow! ERP Software for Growing Produce Businesses

Designed for growing businesses in the fast-paced produce industry, Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software saves time, cuts costs, reduces errors and most of all, lets owners and managers sleep like a baby at night!   Built with customers in mind, PICS offers complete traceability, supports every type of inventory, and lets you buy and … Read more

When Only Fresh Produce Industry News Will Do!

Fall Harvest 2025 The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) will host the annual Fall Harvest advocacy event on Parliament Hill, November 24-26, 2025. Registration is free and open to all members of CPMA and FVGC. The event provides members with the opportunity to meet with returning … Read more

Intuitive ERP Software for Fresh Produce

Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software was created for businesses in the fast-paced fresh produce industry. If your goal for 2026 is to improve the performance and profitability of your business, technology should lead the way. When it comes to ERP software, find a reliable solution that addresses your immediate needs, and is: Want to … Read more

Fresh News for the Fresh Produce Industry September 2025

WaudWare’s Parent Company, GrubMarket Reflects on Two Years of the “Sustainable California” Initiative Source: PRNewswire August 6, 2025 — GrubMarket, the AI-powered technology enabler and digital transformer of the American food supply chain industry, as well as one of the largest private food eCommerce companies globally, today proudly reflects on the incredible progress made with its … Read more

Get Growing with PICS Software for Fresh Produce

Do you identify as a wholesaler, jobber, distributor, broker, grower/farmer, shipper, and/or packer in the fresh produce industry? PICS software for fresh produce is for you! Say goodbye to multiple software packages that weren’t designed for fresh produce and hello to PICS – Produce Inventory Control System software. Everything you need to improve the performance … Read more

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