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Fabulously Fresh Produce Industry News for November

PICS Help: How to Export Accounts Payable Payments… This month we’re featuring How to Export A/P Payments in PICS, which may be especially helpful if you’re trying to cut costs. When you export A/P payments, you won’t need to print and mail cheques. No more buying and stuffing envelopes. No more postage. No more trips … Read more

GrubMarket Appoints Susan Kennedy as a New Advisory Board Member

Our Parent Company, GrubMarket Recently Announced… “We are honored to have Susan Kennedy, the former Chief of Staff to California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger, the former Cabinet Secretary and Deputy Chief of Staff to California Governor Gray Davis, and the former Communications Director for the U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, to join our team as a new … Read more

Best Canadian-Made Software for the Fresh Produce Industry

Created, updated, and supported in Canada, Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software by WaudWare is the best you can buy for many reasons! You already know that maintaining accurate inventory records involves entering receipts, shipments, adjustments and other transactions. Traceability information that’s critical to your business should be a by-product of these entries – and … Read more

Fresh Produce News You Can Use

The CPMA and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are preparing for their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event on Parliament Hill! [Source: CPMA Member Bulletin September 19, 2023] “From November 20–22, 2023, CPMA and FVGC will hold their annual Fall Harvest advocacy event in Ottawa. Fall Harvest 2023 will provide our members with … Read more

Grants For Farmers Transitioning to Organic Agriculture

The California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) Foundation, in partnership with GrubMarket (WaudWare’s parent company) supports farmers making the transition to organic agriculture practices because organic production is a proven solution to climate change, economic insecurity, and health inequities. GrubMarket’s donation to the CCOF Organic Transition Program will support an additional 10 grantees. The CCOF is … Read more

User-Friendly Software for Fresh Produce by WaudWare

We often talk about Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software being user-friendly. Here’s one example of how we help users learn more about the power of PICS. An Overview of How PICS Works The Key Concepts section in PICS Help provides users with an overview (or bird’s eye view) of each PICS function. If you’re … Read more

Fresh Fall News in the Produce Industry

CARM Release 2 Implementation Update The CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) is a multi-phase project to modernize the collection of duties and taxes for commercial goods imported into Canada. Recognizing the investment and impact that CARM represents for industry and for the Government of Canada, the CBSA is taking a phased approach with it … Read more

California Treasurer Fiona Ma Visits Two GrubMarket Wholesale/Distributor Facilities

LOS ANGELES, CA – Through strategic acquisitions, expansions, and partnerships, GrubMarket has continued to establish itself as a strong player in the fresh produce industry, and now more recognition has come its way. Recently, two of the company’s Los Angeles, California, wholesale/distributor facilities, JC Produce and SGS Produce, were visited by California Treasurer Fiona Ma … Read more

The Best Fresh Produce Software is PICS!

Powerful and easy to use, Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software is designed for growers, wholesalers, distributors, shippers, packers, and anyone involved in fresh food. PICS effortlessly handles everything your fresh produce business can throw at it, like buying, selling, inventory, accounting, and production. You don’t need two software packages (one for accounting and one … Read more

Register for The OPMA’s Lobby Day 2023

Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2023 Location: Queen’s Park, Toronto RSVP: emilia@theopma.ca During The Ontario Produce Marketing Association’s first ever Lobby Day, you will have the chance to meet with key decision-makers, including elected representatives, policymakers, and government staff. Lobby Day aims to facilitate open and constructive dialogue, giving you a platform to express your perspectives … Read more

Fresh Produce Software for Accounting AND Built-In Traceability

Looking for an edge? Streamline processes, improve productivity, and reduce the impact of errors with Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software written specifically for the fresh produce industry. User Friendly Software for Fresh Produce Loved by users, PICS does it all: buying, selling, growing, production, accounting, management reports and forms. Traceability is automatically built-in to … Read more

Save the Dates: Upcoming OPMA Events!

The OPMA Golf Tournament Lionhead Golf and Country Club, Brampton September 20, 2023 The OPMA’s Inaugural Lobby Day Queen’s Park, Toronto November 15, 2023 Goals of Lobby Day include: Introduction of and education for policymakers regarding Ontario’s produce sector Establish and deepen relationships with officials Advocate for policy changes that benefit our membership Raise our … Read more

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