The Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs “Growing Forward 2” (GF2) program is a project-based cost-share funding assistance program that helps agri-food businesses grow profits, expand markets and manage risks. Individual businesses may be eligible to receive up to $350,000 over the life of the program. Applications can be submitted from November 16, … Read more
On August 7th, The Ontario Produce Marketing Association released a survey to its members to gauge the interest level of a Co-op Program for the Bachelor of Science in Agriculture program at the University of Guelph. Here is the back story: The University of Guelph has been delivering co-operative education programs for over 30 years. … Read more
Looking for inventory and traceability control in one software package? Need to replace your old hardware or update your operating system (because Microsoft discontinued support for Windows XP and Windows 2003 Server)? Talk to us about PICS in a Box! PICS in a Box is a pre-configured Windows 2008-32 Bit virtual server image with Produce … Read more
In addition to PICS in a Box*, the WaudWare Support Team made these updates to our inventory, buying and selling, production, growing, brokerage, accounting, security and management information software, known as Produce Inventory Control System (PICS). Specifically written for the fruit and vegetable industry, PICS includes traceability functions, critical for fresh produce businesses today. We … Read more
The summer’s favourite event was back in full swing – this time for its 8th round – on August 6th. It was a picture and weather perfect day for the 8th Annual WaudWare Invitational Golf Tournament, in support of the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation. This charity golf tournament is unlike any other in the … Read more
“Stepping into a management role requires shifts in perspective and responsibility,” says Peter Walsh Senior Director of Global Marketing at Harvard Business Publishing. In this Fast Company article, Peter goes on to share how we can help middle managers become the best leaders possible, without burning out. “If you want a recipe for disaster, just … Read more
We’ve just dug up a helpful resource for everyone who is trying to make sense of the never-ending list of acronyms pertaining to the produce industry. The Canadian Produce Marketing Association in partnership with the U.S. based Produce Marketing Association have published a Technology and Standards Glossary of Terms (produce industry acronyms) to support issues … Read more
Looking for inventory and traceability control in one software package? Specifically written, updated, maintained, and fully supported, WaudWare’s Produce Inventory Control System software handles all the day to day operations of businesses in the fresh fruit and vegetable industry. We are always updating PICS to improve and make it better. During July, most of our … Read more
The WaudWare Invitational Golf Tournament has been the highlight of the summer for eight straight years! A barbeque lunch and 9 holes of golf (with powered carts) at Peel Village Golf Course, dinner at Jake’s Boathouse, and prizes thanks to our generous sponsors and supporters. All in support of the Brampton and Caledon Community Foundation. … Read more
Regulatory requirements and the increasing need to trace and track fruits and vegetables through the supply chain have resulted in strong industry attention to traceability. At the core is the need for accurate and timely identification of fruits and vegetables, their origin, location within the supply chain and the ability to execute an efficient recall. … Read more
On Sunday June 7th the OPMA participated, for the very first time, in the Walk to Fight Arthritis! Over $465,000 was raised across Ontario. This money will go towards local programs and services for people living with arthritis as well as towards research that takes steps toward finding a cure. The OPMA’s Dee Klemann raised … Read more
The technical support team at WaudWare continued to improve your Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software this month by adding and implementing updates, and making PICS faster than ever before. Not using PICS? Check out the benefits of using PICS software by WaudWare of using our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software then contact us … Read more
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