A sweet deal for the world that’s slightly bitter for Quebec

Quebec to unlock the only maple syrup strategic reserve amid rising demand at a time of small harvests and theft

08 December 2021 - 19:46 By Rod Nickel

Maple syrup producers in Quebec, Canada, are releasing more than half of the world’s only strategic reserve of the sweet topping to keep up with soaring demand, avoiding a sticky situation for pancake lovers...

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