Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low

Re:Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low by ortusdux on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @12:30PM (#39841324)

It's a cartel. 95% of Canada's syrup comes from members of the Federation of Quebec Maple Syrup Producers. They manage the reserve, govern quality standards, and set the price. They also set strict quotas.

https://ppaq.ca/en/our-organization/operation-and-regulation...

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Re:Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low by seastarer on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @12:59PM (#39841660)

Now I'm imagining submarines full of illicit maple syrup

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Re:Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low by goodcanadian on Wednesday March 27, 2024 @01:16PM (#39841891)

You joke, but maple syrup smuggling is a thing . . . https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-35028380

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