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SPUD sprouts and joins the GrubMarket family

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

FCC supports mental health in the ag community

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

PICS: Built-in traceability you can rely on.

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

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) and PICS

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

It was a dark and stormy night

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

NEW! Time saving improvements for customer payments in PICS

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

How to protect your business from cyber attacks

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

How to hit an ERP software bullseye with PICS every time!

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

Fresh news you can use – May 2026

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

Does your fresh produce software made the grade?

These days, businesses in the fast-paced produced industry sometimes have trouble keeping up! That’s where PICS software gets top marks! Designed for growing businesses in the fast-paced produce industry, Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software saves time, reduces errors, cuts costs, and most of all, lets owners and managers look like the stars they are! … Read more

Fresh News You Can Use – April 2026

CPMA Convention + Trade Show 2026 Close to 3,000 CPMA members and major retailers from across Canada and the globe are looking forward to connecting in Toronto April 28-30, 2026. Over the course of the convention, events, and programs abound: Check out the schedule. If you’re planning on attending the convention and would like to … Read more

Smart People in Produce Need Smart Software

That’s why you need PICS – Produce Inventory Control System software. PICS is powerful, complete and ever-evolving software designed by experts in the fresh produce industry. Quite simply, it will transform how you manage your fresh produce business – and that will make you smile! Check out these key features of PICS. Smart software updates … Read more

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