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More 3rd Party Software We Use At WaudWare and Recommend

CodeTwo Exchange Rules… Today we’re featuring Code Two Exchange Rules. We rely on this software to help us centrally manage our email signatures. It is very reasonably priced, and allows us to have a professional looking, centrally managed email signature system. Want to see what other software we use and recommend? Learn more about WaudWare’s … Read more

PICS Software is on Top of CFIA Changes

At WaudWare, we’re very aware of governmental changes that have the potential to affect our software and your business. Off the shelf software manufacturers can’t respond to every change or nuance. Software built especially for the fresh produce industry can. Canada’s best selling software is Produce Inventory Control System – PICS for short. Why gamble … Read more

Traceability, Food Safety and Blockchain Technology Updates

PMA CEO Leads a Food-Safety Panel Focused on Traceability… Industry members, food safety veterans urge companies to invest in traceability. Industry executives and experts urged produce suppliers to invest in technology that improves traceability during a panel at the Center for Produce Safety Symposium. PMA CEO Cathy Burns moderated the discussion, which used recent romaine-related … Read more

What 3rd Party Software Does WaudWare Use?

3rd Party Software We Use and Recommend We’re often asked for recommendations on 3rd party software. Over the next few months we’ll be blogging about our favourites and the software we use at WaudWare and recommend. Adobe Acrobat Reader – https://get.adobe.com/reader/ Adobe Acrobat Reader DC software is the free global standard for reliably viewing, printing, … Read more

Export Development Canada’s Report on the Latest Market Trends

Greener Pastures: Canadian Agriculture a Bright Spot for Trade “An agricultural powerhouse, Canada is one of the world’s largest food producers, particularly in vegetable products, like wheat and pulses. With several new trade deals, there are considerable opportunities for niche products, including organics, and for exporters to diversify and to increase sales.” Follow the link … Read more

Welcome to July at WaudWare

WaudWare Celebrates 30 Years in Business After 30 years in business, you can still count on WaudWare to deliver exceptional support and outstanding software solutions for your fresh produce business with Produce Inventory Control System (PICS). Thank you to all of our customers, colleagues, vendors, friends and family members who have supported us over the … Read more

Regulatory Changes for Food Labelling Modernization

The Government of Canada is developing a more modern and innovative food labelling system that meets the needs of consumers and industry through the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s Food Labelling Modernization initiative. The government announced on June 22, 2019 that proposed changes to labelling requirements in the Food and Drug Regulations and the Safe Food … Read more

Specialized Software for the Fresh Produce Industry

Proudly made and supported in Canada! Wouldn’t you love to have ONE software package that handles both – Inventory AND Traceability functions for your fresh produce business? It’s possible with PICS. Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software by WaudWare accurately maintains inventory records including entering receipts, shipments, adjustments and other transactions. Traceability information should be … Read more

Reminder: Important Ransomware Security Alert!

In April, Microsoft issued a patch for a Windows security flaw in Remote Desktop Services/Terminal Services which leaves computers vulnerable to ransomware attacks. This affects Windows versions: XP, 2003, 2008, 2008 R2, Windows 7. Windows 10 is not affected. Although no longer supported, Microsoft has issued a security update for XP and 2003. For XP … Read more

Blockchain News

Fraudulent ‘Made in Denmark’ claims spark blockchain development for SMEs The Technical University of Denmark is developing blockchain solutions for small and medium-sized food manufacturers in an effort to combat food fraud in high-value products. Read more… Carrefour sees sales growth thanks to blockchain Blockchain ledger technology has increased sales for French retailer Carrefour, the … Read more

How To Create Professional-Looking, Centrally Managed Email Signatures

CodeTwo Exchange Rules is a product we use at WaudWare to centrally manage our email signatures. It is very reasonably priced, and allows us to have a professional looking, centrally managed email signature system. Find it here: https://www.codetwo.com/exchange-rules-family/ CodeTwo Exchange Rules will help you quickly set up professional signatures for all employees in your company, … Read more

Fresh News from the Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA)

CFIA Notice to Industry – Simplified plant import permit application process Beginning June 1, 2019, importers applying for an import permit under the Plant Protection Act can submit their application electronically to the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, without having to submit a hard copy. Removing the hard-copy requirement makes the electronic application process easier, faster … Read more

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