Produce Industry Update by F. Charles Waud… The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has announced registration for Fresh Week is now open and free. Join thousands of fresh produce industry members as they come together (virtually) April 12-16 to celebrate this important sector. This year’s program will feature live keynote addresses, educational sessions, social and … Read more
New Supply Chain Transparency Platform… Global Food Corporation, Cargill has partnered up on a supply chain transparency platform called Splinter. “COVID-19 blew open vulnerabilities in the global food supply chain, and super-charged efforts from agrifoodtech innovators to fix them”, reports Jessica Pothering of Ag Funder News. A new open-source software platform from Cargill is aiming to make … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… According to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, “All the remaining SFCR requirements related to the FFV sector license holders are in force (including lot code/traceability). However, given the current COVID environment, the CFIA has prioritized its inspection activities to focus on critical food safety requirements. Guidance has been … Read more
We’re at the head of the class when it comes to recommending that passwords be strong and distinctive in an effort to safeguard online security. While we totally agree with computer-generated passwords, we know we’re not the only ones tortured by the number “0” and the letter “O” and the number “1” and the lowercase … Read more
Produce Industry Throwback, by F. Charles Waud… Back in November 2018, Forbes published What Blockchain Has To Do With Turkey, Romaine Lettuce and Food Safety. It was as informative back then as it is today. If you’ve been looking for less gobbledygook and more substance related to blockchain technology, you will appreciate this resource. And … Read more
Wishing You the Best for the Holiday Season! For Christmas 2020, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 24th and re-opening at 8:00 am on Monday, December 28th. For New Years 2020, we will be closing at 5:00 pm on Thursday, December 31st and re-opening at 8:00 am on Monday, January 4th, … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… “The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) recently released their Canadian Market Report for 2020. It’s loaded with information on the economics of the produce sector in Canada and also includes a section dedicated to consumer sentiment related to COVID-19. Be informed! Log in to your CPMA member account … Read more
Update from CFIA: Information about Organic Certificates Accompanying Imported Products If you import fresh fruits and vegetables, you are now required to submit a copy of the organic product certificate when declaring organic products online using the Integrated Import Declaration (IID). Our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software can streamline this process using the Attachment … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… COVID-19 has brought tremendous levels of change and uncertainty to supply chains around the world. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) has released two new resources to help members navigate the transition to a post-COVID world, The Canadian Fresh Produce Industry Recovery report and COVID-19 Recovery Resources are … Read more
WaudWare – Proud OPMA Sponsor… We’re pleased to announce that once again we’re The Ontario Produce Marketing Association (OPMA) Silver Sponsor for the 30th Anniversary and 2020 Awards Ceremony. Sponsorship allows many events and webinars to take place, such as the OPMA Virtual AGM, the OPMA 30th Anniversary and 2020 Awards Ceremony, Speaker Series, Panel … Read more
Upcoming October Food Safety, Regulatory and Quality Assurance Workshop from CPMA and NSF Canada… The next CPMA food safety workshop is coming up on October 20, 21 and 22. The topics covered in the workshop include food safety principles, an overview of the current regulatory landscape, the Safe Food for Canadians Regulations and an introduction … Read more
Produce Industry Update, by F. Charles Waud… The Food and Drug Administration has proposed new traceability rules that seek elevated record-keeping for many fresh produce items, from all fresh-cut products to leafy greens and tomatoes. Starting Sept. 23, there will be a 120-day public comment period on the new rule through the Federal Register. A … Read more
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