CPMA makes recommendations for Federal Budget 2026 Last month, “CPMA submitted comments to the Department of Finance Canada’s consultation in advance of Federal Budget 2026, outlining 20 recommendations for government action to support Canada’s fresh fruit and vegetable supply chain. CPMA’s recommendations address key priority areas, including building Canada as a ‘Food Superpower’, strengthening North … Read more
To celebrate Small Business Week in Canada, BDC invites you to learn how AI, business transfers, talent shortages, fragile supply chains and sudden trade shocks are reshaping the pace of business. It’s a two-speed world, and companies must adapt fast or risk falling behind. The new rules for growth? Move faster, invest in productivity and … Read more
Are you still trying to run your perishable produce operation with two software packages – one for inventory and the other for traceability? There is a better way. We created Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software in 1989 – for businesses like yours – growing, evolving, improving. 6 important features of PICS – ERP software … Read more
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
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