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Maple syrup production is centred in northeastern North America; however, given the correct weather conditions, it can be made wherever suitable species of maple trees grow, such as New Zealand, where there are efforts to establish commercial production. [52] Climate change is dramatically impacting the production of maple syrup. [53] [54] [55]
Canada produces nearly three-quarters of the world’s pure maple syrup, according to the U.S. International Trade Commission. Syrup harvests vary every year due to climate, tree disease and other ...
The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist (French: vol de sirop d'érable du siècle, lit. 'maple syrup heist of the century') was the theft over several months in 2011 and 2012 of nearly 3,000 tonnes (3,000 long tons; 3,300 short tons) of maple syrup , valued at C$ 18.7 million (equivalent to C$24.1 million in 2023) from a storage facility in Quebec .
French explorer and colonist Pierre Boucher described observing indigenous peoples making maple sugar in 1664. Maple sugar fabrication was introduced to New France by settlers of Swiss and Norman French origin during the 17th century. Their goal was the production of syrup for trade or sale, and for personal use during the cold winter months.
The theft a global strategic maple syrup preserve about two hours north of Montreal involved stealing about $18 million worth of maple syrup over several months in 2011 and 2012, making it one of ...
In 2008, following multiple years of poor production, the reserves were depleted, causing a price hike and the loss of markets for pure maple syrup. [12] In 2011, a year which saw huge excesses of maple syrup production, FPAQ expanded the ISR to a third warehouse in Saint-Louis-de-Blandford, which holds 4,500 tonnes (5,000 short tons) of syrup.
The brazen theft, over the course of a year, of millions of gallons of maple syrup from Canada's strategic syrup reserve (yes, Maple Syrup Heist Could Make Your Pancake Breakfast More Expensive ...
Maple syrup was first collected and used by the Indigenous people of Eastern Canada and the north-eastern United States, and Canada remains the world's largest producer. [10] Though the origin of maple syrup production is not clear, the earliest known syrups were made by repeatedly freezing the collected maple sap and removing the ice to ...