Maple Syrup Industry News

Maple Syrup Industry News In 2010 Jakeman’s will be celebrating their 134th year of maple sugaring.

2009 turned out to be a great harvest year for maple syrup with good quality and excellent yield throughout North Eastern Canada.This was a blessing, as our industry was basically sold out going into the season. This large crop is just filling the void left by pent up demand of a world hungry for maple syrup.

Maple syrup has been the subject of lots of good press lately as well. It happens that maple syrup is not only good tasting but good for you as well, containing over 40 antioxidants. The world has awakened to its benefits, fostering weight loss diets, new beverages, dressings, a host of new uses that pick up on the healthy aspects of a purely natural organic source of sugar, right from Canada’s pristine forests.

Maple syrup marketing trends in Canada is healthy domestically, with a whole new generation discovering maple syrup along with its benefits. The visit to the sugar bush for a pancake experience has become the tradition, especially in Ontario & Quebec. Where else can you take a family of 6 to a brunch for a unique experience for $30.00.They sample the food make their maple syrup purchase and spread the word. This is how 75% of Ontario’s maple syrup is marketed and what has made Jakeman’s famous.

Jakeman’s are one of the few Ontario Producers that have taken their products into other markets. We chose travel tourism early as we saw our products picked up by travelers visiting Canada from abroad. This market is presently under pressure from the recession in regards to motor traffic, but shows surprising strength in duty paid and duty free airport shops.

Visit our Maple Syrup Store and shop on-line today and try our delicious Maple Syrup products!