GrubMarket files for IPO at $4.5 billion valuation as AI rewires the food supply chain. GrubMarket, the South San Francisco AI-powered food supply chain platform, confidentially filed a draft S-1 with the SEC on July 28, 2026, targeting a US IPO at a $4.5 billion valuation. The filing signals that AI premiums are spreading beyond … Read more
Tariff Relief Funding for OPMA Members Source: OPMA Member Update – August 31, 2026: “We know the past few days have been incredibly stressful. Navigating a 50 per cent tariff on $27.6 billion of Canadian goods is an unprecedented challenge, and we want you to know that the OPMA is standing right beside you on … Read more
Lots of things come to an end naturally, like a road, a season, a good book, or a movie. But PICS enhancements? Never! We are committed to improving Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software continuously. Here are the updates we made last month: ICYMI: Recent PICS software improvements we’ve made We’ve added two optional enhancements … Read more
Our parent company, GrubMarket, has completed the acquisition of British Columbia-based Sustainable Produce Urban Delivery Inc. (SPUD), a leading online grocery service renowned for its deep commitment to the local sourcing of high-quality food for consumers. For nearly three decades, Canadians have trusted SPUD to make buying healthy, clean, and organic food simple and reliable. … Read more
Farm Credit Canada (FCC) and the Canadian Centre for Agricultural Wellbeing (CCAW) has renewed its partnership to sustain and expand the National Farmer Wellness Network (NFWN) Crisis Line, 1-866-FARMS01 (1-866-327-6701). The renewed investment of $1.8 million over three years ($600,000 annually) will allow the program to continue providing tailored, no-cost mental health and crisis support … Read more
The recent Cyclospora (cyclosporiasis) outbreak is a powerful reminder that traceability isn’t just a regulatory requirement—it’s a critical food safety tool that protects everyone from the field to the family table. We all know how quickly things move in the fresh produce industry to begin with. But when there’s a problem, the faster a product … Read more
Over the past year, many PICS software customers have asked about Artificial Intelligence (AI) and how it can be used with PICS data. Some businesses have even begun developing their own in-house AI and data analytics projects to gain deeper insights, as well as recommendations for their operations. To support these initiatives, we have developed … Read more
No, it wasn’t. Not really. But 37 years ago, in 1989, WaudWare Incorporated was born. Since then, we’ve been delivering software solutions and dependable support our customers can count on—no matter what. Back then, developing software specifically for the fresh produce industry was the road less travelled. We took that road, and we’ve never looked … Read more
We’ve added two optional enhancements to PICS software that make posting customer payments faster and easier. Fewer keystrokes. Less manual entry. Faster payment processing. What’s not to love about that! If you do a lot of one-off receipts or deposits, we suggest you enable both options. Have questions? We’re here to help! More PICS enhancements … Read more
Our friends at BDC have put together an informative and easy to understand guide for business owners and entrepreneurs who want to address cybersecurity. Download the guide here: https://www.bdc.ca/en/articles-tools/entrepreneur-toolkit/guides/addressing-cybersecurity-business. Thank you BDC – we appreciate you! Wondering how you can protect your PICS ERP software? On the PICS server, have your IT provider arrange to: … Read more
Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) ERP software was created in 1989 especially for businesses in the fast-paced fresh produce industry. If you want to improve the profitability and output of your business, technology should be the most accurate arrow in your quiver. When it comes to ERP software, you want a reliable and stable solution … Read more
Can Ontario lead Canada’s food future? You bet! “Ontario farmers and agri-food producers face a wall of challenges amid global uncertainty and trade disruption. TVO Today Live brings together a community conversation hosted by Steve Paikin, featuring voices from across the agricultural sector in Ontario to find out how resilience, innovation and know-how could lead … Read more
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