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Quebec Maple Syrup Reserve Depleted to Zero, Warns Industry

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 12:12 AM UTC · How we work

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Luc Goulet says Quebec’s strategic maple syrup reserve is depleted to zero.
Goulet warns the industry could lose customers without aid if weather cuts sap flow.
Louis Turenne reports exports rose 9.34% in 2024, 15.8% in 2025, and 2.48% Jan-Aug 2026.
The sector contributed $1.21 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2025 and employed over 10,000 full-time workers.
Turenne calls for faster expansion into Europe, Australia and Asia to lessen U.S. reliance.

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Luc Goulet says Quebec’s strategic maple syrup reserve is depleted to zero.
Goulet warns the industry could lose customers without aid if weather cuts sap flow.
Louis Turenne reports exports rose 9.34% in 2024, 15.8% in 2025, and 2.48% Jan-Aug 2026.
The sector contributed $1.21 billion to Canada’s GDP in 2025 and employed over 10,000 full-time workers.
Turenne calls for faster expansion into Europe, Australia and Asia to lessen U.S. reliance.