Aptean Dairy ERP vs Aptean Fresh Produce ERP vs Emydex vs Produce Pro Software
Aptean Dairy ERP is a cloud ERP for dairy processors, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and delivered on Aptean's AppCentral platform. Aptean Fresh Produce ERP is cloud ERP for growers, packers, shippers and wholesale produce distributors, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Emydex makes factory-floor software for meat, poultry, fish and other food processors, covering kill line, boning and packing, recipes, warehouse stock, quality checks and traceability. Produce Pro is an all-in-one ERP for fresh produce and perishables businesses in North America, covering accounting, purchasing, sales orders, inventory, lot traceability, repacking, routing and delivery. All four are listed under Produce, Meat, Seafood & Dairy Processing Software. The main differences are in audience, platforms and countries covered.
Key differences
audience
Not every audience is shared. Entries that only one product lists: Aptean Dairy ERP: Mid-sized and large dairy producers; Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: Produce wholesalers and distributors; Emydex: Meat and poultry processors; Produce Pro Software: Wholesalers and distributors of fresh produce.
platforms
Listed platforms: Aptean Dairy ERP: Web; Aptean Fresh Produce ERP: Web; Emydex: Web, Android; Produce Pro Software: Web.
countries covered
Country coverage differs. Aptean Dairy ERP names 5 countries, Aptean Fresh Produce ERP names 6 countries, Emydex names 9 countries and Produce Pro Software names 2 countries. 2 countries appear in every list.
company background
Headquarters: Aptean Dairy ERP, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Aptean Fresh Produce ERP, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States; Emydex, Dublin, Ireland; Produce Pro Software, Woodridge, Illinois, United States.
Side by side
| Field | Aptean Dairy ERP | Aptean Fresh Produce ERP | Emydex | Produce Pro Software |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What it is | Aptean Dairy ERP is a cloud ERP for dairy processors, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central and delivered on Aptean's AppCentral platform. | Aptean Fresh Produce ERP is cloud ERP for growers, packers, shippers and wholesale produce distributors, built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. | Emydex makes factory-floor software for meat, poultry, fish and other food processors, covering kill line, boning and packing, recipes, warehouse stock, quality checks and traceability. | Produce Pro is an all-in-one ERP for fresh produce and perishables businesses in North America, covering accounting, purchasing, sales orders, inventory, lot traceability, repacking, routing and delivery. |
| Best for | Mid-sized and large dairy producers; Cheese makers | Growers, packers and shippers; Produce wholesalers and distributors | Meat and poultry processors; Fish and seafood processors; Fresh produce and further processing plants; Medium and large processors with IT staff | Wholesalers and distributors of fresh produce; Growers, packers and shippers; Processors and repackers; Operations that need Produce Traceability Initiative compliance |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only | Quote only |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web | Web | Web, Android | Web |
| Countries | Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, United States | Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, United Kingdom, United States | Australia, Botswana, Canada, Ireland, Namibia, New Zealand and 3 more | Canada, United States |
| Languages | English | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 2 | 2 | 9 | Not published |
| Certifications | GDPR, SOC Type 2 | Not published | Not published | Not published |
| Security practices | NIST 800-53 security controls framework | Runs on Microsoft cloud infrastructure with enterprise-grade security (vendor claim), Supports FSMA compliance requirements | Quality module supports HACCP, BRC and ISO quality systems (not a certification of Emydex) | Not published |
| Founded | Not published | Not published | 2004 | 1990 |
| Headquarters | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States | Alpharetta, Georgia, United States | Dublin, Ireland | Woodridge, Illinois, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Aptean (Aptean, Inc.; Produce Pro, Inc. is a group entity in Woodridge, Illinois) | Not published | Aptean (acquired July 2022) |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Aptean Dairy ERP
- Aptean AppCentral
Named only by Aptean Fresh Produce ERP
- Aptean Pay
Named only by Emydex
- Avery
- Bizerba
- M3
- Marel
- Microsoft Dynamics AX & Nav
- Sage
- SAP
- Scanvaegt
- Zebra
Named only by Produce Pro Software
Produce Pro Software does not name any integrations in the material we reviewed.
Which to choose
Aptean Dairy ERP
Choose Aptean Dairy ERP if you fit its listed audience: Mid-sized and large dairy producers; Cheese makers.
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP
Choose Aptean Fresh Produce ERP if you fit its listed audience: Growers, packers and shippers; Produce wholesalers and distributors.
Emydex
Choose Emydex if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Meat and poultry processors; Fish and seafood processors; Fresh produce and further processing plants.
Produce Pro Software
Choose Produce Pro Software if your business matches one of the audiences it is listed for: Wholesalers and distributors of fresh produce; Growers, packers and shippers; Processors and repackers.
What we could not confirm
Aptean Dairy ERP
- Any price or licence model
- Contract term
- Year founded and headcount
- Dairy-specific customer list beyond the two stories
- Named third-party integrations
- Which countries the dairy product is sold in
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP
- Any price or contract terms
- Company founding year, size and funding
- Countries where it is actually sold
- Interface languages
- Named certifications
Emydex
- Any price, contract term or free trial (quote only)
- Interface languages
- Funding (none stated); the company reports a strategic partnership with BAADER, not ownership
- Legal entity name and registration number
- Whether the software is cloud-hosted or on-premises for every module (the quality module is stated as either)
Produce Pro Software
- Any price, licence model or contract term (none published)
- Named third-party integrations
- Whether the software runs on-premises, in the cloud or both
- iOS and Android availability of the apps
- Security certifications
- Team size and interface languages
- The 200 customers and 7,000 end users on the homepage are unaudited vendor claims
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Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Aptean Dairy ERP, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page and FAQhttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/solutions/erp/dairy-erp
- Company and securityhttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/our-company/about-us
- Officeshttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/our-company/locations
- Pricing requesthttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/request-pricing
- Customer storyhttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/resources/customer-stories/success-story/joseph-gallo-farms-modenizes-dairy-operation
- Customer storyhttps://www.aptean.com/en-GB/resources/customer-stories/success-story/bongards-creameries-automates-processes
Aptean Fresh Produce ERP, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Product page and FAQhttps://www.aptean.com/en-US/solutions/erp/fresh-produce-erp
- Aptean headquarters and offices, Produce Pro officehttps://www.aptean.com/en-US/our-company/locations
- Aptean positioning as industry-specific software vendorhttps://www.aptean.com/en-US/our-company/about-us
- Packaged Produce Solutions customer storyhttps://www.aptean.com/en-US/resources/customer-stories/success-story/packaged-produce-solutions-growth-with-food-erp
Emydex, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.emydex.com
- History, offices, size, customershttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/our-history/
- Directorshttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/our-team/
- Customer quoteshttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/why-emydex/
- Supporthttps://www.emydex.com/about-us/support/
- Platform and deviceshttps://www.emydex.com/software/core-platform/
- Customisation and integrationshttps://www.emydex.com/software/business-logic/
- Business intelligencehttps://www.emydex.com/software/emydex-bi/
- Kill linehttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/kill-line-software/
- Packinghttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/packaging-processing/
- Yields and costingshttps://www.emydex.com/us/software/modules/yields-costings/
- Recipeshttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/recipe-formulation/
- Planninghttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/production-planning/
- Warehousehttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/warehouse-management/
- Traceabilityhttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/traceability-reporting/
- Qualityhttps://www.emydex.com/software/modules/quality-compliance/
- Fresh produce fithttps://www.emydex.com/industries/fresh-produce-processing-software/
- Americas customershttps://www.emydex.com/our-markets/americas/
Produce Pro Software, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepage: positioning, customer claimshttps://producepro.com/
- Core ERP functionshttps://producepro.com/software/
- Add-on solutionshttps://producepro.com/software/additional-solutions/
- WMS and PTIhttps://producepro.com/software/warehouse-management-system/
- Mobile app suitehttps://producepro.com/apps/
- Driver apphttps://producepro.com/apps/driver/
- Professional serviceshttps://producepro.com/services/
- Support and traininghttps://producepro.com/support/
- Historyhttps://producepro.com/about-us/
- Headquarters and contacthttps://producepro.com/contact/
- Aptean acquisition, founding yearhttps://producepro.com/news/aptean-extends-its-food-and-beverage-erp-presence-in-the-food-distribution-market-through-the-acquisition-of-produce-pro-software/