Quebec Maple Syrup Producers Face Challenges from Climate Change Despite Optimism for 2023 Season

Maple syrup is a major industry in Quebec, worth over $1 billion. The province produces over 70% of the world's maple syrup supply.

Climate change is shifting maple syrup seasons earlier and making harvests more unpredictable, presenting challenges for producers.

An unusual stretch of warm or very cold weather can disrupt the freeze-thaw sap production cycle crucial for maple syrup.

Quebec maintains a Strategic Maple Syrup Reserve to keep supplies steady amid variable harvests. The reserve recently hit historic lows after poor seasons.

Producers like Jean-François Touchette remain optimistic about the 2023 season, expecting an average or good maple syrup harvest in Quebec.