Energy Efficiency in the Sugarhouse
Boiling syrup is energy intensive, but there are ways for sugarmakers to calcuate and improve their energy use.
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How Many Taps?
Tapping guidelines written by state regulators haven’t always kept pace with changes in industry practices or understanding of the science of sap flow, and researchers are working to update tapping guidelines.
Preventing mould in packed maple syrup
Preventing mould in packed maple syrup can be a challenge. Cold-packing syrup usually guarantees mould will grow in bottled containers and can impart off-flavour in the syrup. Maple researchers at the University of Maine and at Carleton University in Ontario are investigating whether current hot packing recommendations require refinement to preserve quality and prevent mould in syrup.
Granulated Maple Sugar Uses and Recipes
Public-facing brochure to be used to promote the use of granulated maple sugar.
Improve Yield and Profits: Replace and clean taps and drops
Using new or clean taps and droplines has a significant impact on sap production.,
Developing your Maple Marketing Plan for wholesale and bulk sales
The development of a marketing plan allows the maple producer to evaluate options to determine the most livable and profitable marketing options for selling my maple products in the wholesale and bulk market. The finished plan then allows the producer to focus efforts on what has been decided are the most livable and profitable ways of marketing for the business. For many maple producers who are most in love with maple production the question seems to be ÒNow that IÕve made maple syrup what is the best way for me to sell it?Ó The approach used in developing the marketing plan here is that of asking and evaluating some basic marketing questions will lead to assembling a reasona-ble marketing plan.
Effects of spout and drop sanitation strategy on sap yield and net profit
An Excel spreadsheet that can be used to determine the effects of replacing or cleaning spouts and droplines on sap yield and profit.
Effects of Spout and Drop Sanitation Strategy on Sap Yield and Net Profit
Calculates projected sap yield and net profits based upon known relationships between tubing aging and various management strategies under vacuum conditions.
Beyond the Boil: Creative ideas for selling maple syrup and value-added products
Making value-added products, educating consumers, and creative strategies to bring visitors to your sugarhouse are all ways to increase profits for sugarmakers.
Maple Syrup: Natural and Nutritious
This consumer-facing resource can be used as a handout or poster, and features nutrition facts about maple syrup compared to other sweeteners.