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2023 Sponsor and Supporter of The OPMA!

We’re supporting The Ontario Produce Marketing Association again this year as a Silver Sponsor for The OPMA’s Golf and Gala Events. Why Become a Sponsor of The OPMA? The OPMA provides a range of sponsorship packages designed to fit your business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) marketing goals. Learn more about The … Read more

How Can I Change Font Sizes and Clarity in PICS 3.0?

[Note that this article applies to Windows 2008 Server] Font Sizes PICS 3.0 uses Segoe UI 12 pt for captions and Inconsolata Medium 12 pt for data fields. Note that the screens can be stretched or shrunk and the fonts size will increase/decrease when you do so. There are a few exceptions though. The lists … Read more

Latest Updates to Fresh Produce Software for Accounting, Traceability and more…

We build the continuous improvement process into everything we do. Continuous improvement involves the improvement of products – like our Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software for fresh fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, services (like our incredible 24/7 Technical Support), processes through incremental and breakthrough improvements, and valued feedback from customers. Improvements Made to PICS … Read more

The 2023 CNBC Disruptor 50 List includes GrubMarket!

In the eleventh annual Disruptor 50 list, CNBC highlights private companies that are chasing some of the market’s biggest opportunities, and growing despite a tough capital markets environment and slowing economy. In 41st Position is GrubMarket, WaudWare’s Parent Company! At least 35 are unicorns, with valuations of $1 billion or more – 12 are valued at … Read more

June 2023 Fresh Produce Industry News!

As sponsor of Bill S-227, An Act to Establish Food Day in Canada, the Honourable Rob Black, Senator for Ontario and chair of the Canadian Senators Group, reports that it will receive Royal Assent in the coming days. Food Day in Canada Bill to Receive Royal Assent In both the Senate Chamber and the House … Read more

Canadian Software for Fresh Produce

Join the legion of satisfied Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software users and opt for software that’s created, updated, and maintained right here in Canada. Go Canada! The WaudWare Support Team is second to none. Read all about it! Do You Have Questions About Software for Fresh Produce? We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked … Read more

Reminder: Register for Farm to Plate 2023

The Canadian Produce Marketing Association (CPMA) and the Fruit and Vegetable Growers of Canada (FVGC) are preparing for the annual advocacy efforts on Parliament Hill. The challenges of the past three years have demonstrated more than ever the importance of engaging with officials, and taking a proactive approach to ensure the voice of our industry … Read more

Updates to Accounting, Inventory, Traceability Software for Fresh Produce!

Whether your fresh produce business is small or large, every record/transaction counts when it comes to traceability, inventory and accounting. That’s why you need software that is not only robust and reliable, but can grow with you. Ready to broaden your horizons? Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software can help. PICS software handles it all … Read more

Upcoming Changes to Ontario’s Blue Box program

Industry is reminded that, as of July 1, 2023, Ontario municipalities and First Nation communities will start transitioning their Blue Box programs to the new regulatory framework, and Blue Box producers will become fully accountable and financially responsible for collecting and recycling their materials when consumers discard them. As part of the updated blue box … Read more

Fast, Efficient, Fully Supported and User-Friendly Software for Fresh Produce!

When we created Produce Inventory Control System (PICS) software in 1989, we believed businesses involved in buying, selling, and distributing fresh produce needed software that: (a) was specific to their industry (b) was considered user-friendly (c) could be customized to suit their unique operational needs (d) would grow with them (e) would keep up with … Read more

Did You Know There is a Complete PICS Flowchart?

Here’s how to access the Basic Workflow Overview in PICS in 3 simple steps: Step 1:  Press F1 to access PICS Help. You must be logged into PICS to do this. You can also click the window menu, then click help. Step 2:  Select and click on PICS Help Overview Step 3:  Click on PICS … Read more

Is Traceability Important to Your Fresh Produce Business?

You bet it is! There are lots of ways to get from A to B – but the most straightforward, accurate and effective way of reporting time-sensitive information is by using PICS. Track and trace information should be a consequence of inventory (entering orders, receipts, shipments, adjustments and other transactions), not an after-thought. Why duplicate … Read more

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