{"id":4224,"date":"2026-07-21T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/?p=4224"},"modified":"2026-07-06T11:13:47","modified_gmt":"2026-07-06T15:13:47","slug":"it-was-a-dark-and-stormy-night","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/it-was-a-dark-and-stormy-night\/2026\/07\/21\/","title":{"rendered":"It was a dark and stormy night"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Road-less-travelled-WaudWare-37-years.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Road-less-travelled-WaudWare-37-years.png 900w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Road-less-travelled-WaudWare-37-years-300x161.png 300w, https:\/\/www.produceinventory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/07\/Road-less-travelled-WaudWare-37-years-768x413.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No, it wasn\u2019t. Not really.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But 37 years ago, in 1989, WaudWare Incorporated was born.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, we&#8217;ve been delivering software solutions and dependable support our customers can count on\u2014no matter what. Back then, developing software <strong>specifically for the fresh produce industry<\/strong> was the road less travelled. We took that road, and we&#8217;ve never looked back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we celebrate <strong>37 years<\/strong>, we&#8217;d like to thank everyone who has been part of our journey: our loyal customers, our dedicated support team, our trusted suppliers, and, of course, our incredible network of friends and family. Your encouragement, trust, and support have made every milestone possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thirty-seven years later, we&#8217;re still growing strong\u2014and it&#8217;s all thanks to you.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>No, it wasn\u2019t. Not really. But 37 years ago, in 1989, WaudWare Incorporated was born. Since then, we&#8217;ve been delivering software solutions and dependable support our customers can count on\u2014no matter what. Back then, developing software specifically for the fresh produce industry was the road less travelled. 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