New York State Maple Tubing and Vacuum System Notebook
A comprehensive guide to setting up and maintaining tubing systems for sap production.
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North American Good Manufacturing Practices to Avoid Lead Contamination of Maple Syrup
Lead in maple syrup, originating from sap collection or syrup production, storage or packaging processes, is readily preventable with producer knowledge and use of good manufacturing practices. The ultimate goal is for all equipment and materials containing lead to be phased out of production.
Off-flavors in maple syrup: metabolism
One of the many off-flavors that can be found in maple syrup is metabolism, often compared to the taste of wet cardboard or ‘woody.’ This article explains metabolism and how to identify it.
Organizational Growth and Development or Is Your Maple Association Working?
Organizations grow and develop like children, animals or plants. Understanding organizational growth can help make sense of what is happening in maple producer organizations.
Pure maple gaining on artificial syrups
Pure maple syrup is on the rise in a declining overall market for pourable syrups. We are moving in the right direction, but still have a long way to go.
Recent trends in the maple industry III – changes in sap yield
This research shows trends in sap yield in US states and Quebec from 2001-2014.
Recent trends in the maple industry IV – bulk syrup prices
This research shows the trends in bulk syrup prices in the U.S. and Canada between 1998 and 2015.
Rethinking how we determine sap prices
A table to help determine sap prices, and commentary on the factors that should be considered when purchasing sap.
Selling Maple Wholesale Notebook
Market channel selection is as important as production decisions for maple producers. This publication is a decision-making aid for new farmers and for those considering marketing through a new channel. The guide focuses on describing the marketing of maple; however, many of the principles apply to the marketing of other agricultural products.
So You Want to Upgrade Your Maple Syrup?
A new grading system standardizes how all maple producing jurisdictions label their syrup.