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Fresh Produce Industry Updates: October 2022

Update on Fall Harvest 2022 Ensure the voice of the Canadian produce sector is heard in Ottawa! From November 14-16, 2022, CPMA and FVGC will hold the annual Fall Harvest advocacy event in Ottawa. Fall Harvest 2022 will provide attendees with all the familiar elements of our in-person events, including issue overviews, team gatherings, meetings … Read more

Are You Supporting School Food Programs?

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) is aware of the generosity of its members in supporting school food programs in their regions. As the Government of Canada begins to study a nationally funded school food scheme, CPMA would like to have a better understanding of the extent to which the industry is already supporting these … Read more

Ransomware Attacks on Agriculture Cooperatives

From OPMA Fresh Expressions May 2022 Edition: The Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada shared an FBI notification informing Food and Agriculture sector partners that ransomware actors may be more likely to attack agricultural cooperatives during critical planting and harvest seasons, disrupting operations, causing financial loss, and negatively impacting the food supply chain. Since 2021, multiple agricultural … Read more

How Can PICS Software Improve My Fresh Produce Business?

Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software helps fresh produce businesses deal with the complexities people simply don’t have time for any more. For example, keeping track of where every lot of produce came from and where it goes (aka track and trace) takes a lot of effort if it’s being recorded manually. This gets even … Read more

Fresh News You Can Sink Your Teeth Into!

We’re always happy when businesses in the fresh produce industry join The Ontario Produce Marketing Association. December’s new members included: Costco Wholesale Canada, ForageGirl Fiddleheads, and FreshWagon Market Inc. FreshWagon Market Inc. is celebrating by offering OPMA members $10 off any Fresh Box or Fresh Festive Gift box with Promo Code: OPMA10. Sweet! What a … Read more

OPMA Technology Solutions for Produce Traceability Webinar

The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) hosted Technology Solutions for Produce Traceability on August 12, 2021. WaudWare president, F. Charles Waud was one of four presenters and discussed how PICS is a reliable all-round solution for produce traceability. Moderated by Michelle Broom, OPMA President, other featured presenters were: Mike Anderson, Vice President of Sales Solutions … Read more

Canada Business App – New Features

New features in the make it even easier to find government programs and services! Easy navigation to government programs and services Recommendations tailored to your business Personalized notifications straight to your phone Easy access to COVID-19 support and other programs and services Answers to help you start up, scale up and access new markets Download … Read more

The Challenges of Selling Fresh Produce

We’ve uncovered an opportunity to enhance the way fresh produce businesses sell their products – given the dynamic environment in which they work. How can you show your customers exactly what you have in stock – at their price? We’ve also discovered a new way of coordinating and consolidating your customer communication preferences (i.e., email, … Read more

Events For Your Fresh Produce Business!

Save the date: Virtual Farm to Plate Event Mark your calendars! The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and Canadian Horticultural Council (CHC) are planning the next virtual advocacy event for May 31 and June 1, 2021. Farm to Plate 2021 will bring together industry participants from across the country to engage with Parliamentarians and officials … Read more

Fresh News from CPMA’s Fresh Week!

WaudWare Proud Sponsor CPMA Fresh Week We’re proud to be a Supporter of this year’s Fresh Week virtual event on from April 12-16. The CPMA Convention and Trade Show continues is the only national event that showcases and connects produce companies building their business in the Canadian marketplace. Fresh Week 2021 is an online suite … Read more

We’ve Added a NEW! Lot Chooser Option in PICS

Ever wish you could speed up the process for allocating lots? Check out our new Lot Chooser option for your Sales Orders. This new feature allows your users to enter a Sales Order AND select the lot(s) they wish to ship at the same time. One of the benefits of enabling this feature is decreased … Read more

2021: International Year of Fruits and Vegetables

The United Nations General Assembly designated 2021 the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IYFV). The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is the lead agency for celebrating the year in collaboration with other relevant organizations and bodies of the United Nations system. The IYFV 2021 is a unique opportunity to raise awareness on the important … Read more

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