maple industry

Maple syrup producers in Vermont are celebrating what state officials have described as a record year in the iconic industry — one that is particularly satisfying following frustrations from a tough season in 2021. The USDA said Vermont producers all together tallied 2.55 million gallons of syrup this year. That figure is up by 800,000 gallons from last year, when…

The USDA says producers in Vermont tallied more than 2.5 million gallons of syrup this year

Maple syrup production in Vermont is well underway for the 2022 season, with sugarmakers eager to rebound from a disappointing season last year. Vermont dominates production of maple syrup in the United States, but tough weather conditions meant output in 2021 dropped sharply compared to the previous five years. Days above freezing and nights below freezing over the next several…

Vermont dominates production of maple syrup in the United States, but tough weather conditions meant output in 2021 dropped sharply compared to the previous five years.

As maple syrup producers prepare for the start of their season, many are reporting that they’ve faced challenges sourcing needed materials — including product packaging. At Branon Family Maple Orchards in Fairfield Vermont, Cecile Branon said securing large supplies of her typical maple jugs has been a hassle lately. “We’re all in the same boat,” Branon said of her...

Sugarers have had to adjust their package styles, in many cases, because they couldn’t secure enough of their original orders