Shout Out to Shawn Brenn of Brenn-B Farms
On February 14, 2025, CBC News published, “Tariffs, Greenbelt and food security: Farmers share what’s important to them as Ontario election nears” featuring Shawn Brenn, owner of Brenn-B Farms and chair of the Ontario Fruit and Vegetable Growers Association.
In the article, Shawn expresses fears produce prices will see a huge hit in the likely case that American buyers aren’t willing to pay an extra 25 per cent after proposed tariffs are enacted. Breen says, “Eighty per cent of our fruits and vegetables get exported.” Dig in for more…
If you buy product from the USA and/or sell product into the USA, and have questions about tariffs, please let us know. We’re here to help!
Legacy Systems and What to do About Them
Forbes Technology Council published an article on February 7, 2025, written by Shangyan Li, AI Product Leader at GrubMarket. In the article Shangyan defines legacy systems, why they persist, and how businesses in the produce industry, regardless of size, can find a way forward.
What are Legacy Systems? “Legacy systems are outdated software or hardware platforms that businesses still depend on for critical functions—and often, this “hardware” involves manual labor. While they were once state-of-the-art, they’ve been outpaced by newer, more efficient technologies. Worse, they may only have been put into place by necessity. Why do industries that prioritize stability over innovation tend to cling to them?”
Is Change Possible? “From my experience with the food supply chain sector, I’ve seen that change is possible. By blending modern technology with a clear understanding of customer needs, even a budding startup can drive significant improvements. Let’s explore why legacy systems persist, the risks they pose and how businesses can modernize thoughtfully and effectively.”
Continue reading… https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2025/02/07/tackling-traditional-markets-why-you-should-care-about-legacy-systems/
How You Can Improve Processes and Boost Performance
Continuous Learning = Continuous Improvements. At WaudWare, we believe there are 2 ways you can improve the profitability and performance of your produce business. The first way is to use Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software, designed especially for businesses in the fresh produce industry. PICS is a robust and reliable software solution that keep up with your needs.
The second way is by investing 7-minutes to read BDC’s Guide, “Optimize Your Business Processes”. You’ll discover a step by step approach to mapping and evaluating the processes you have now, how to remove waste, and maximize value-added activities. BDC believes “providing customer value is the essential goal of business processes.” And so do we. Get the guide…
