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Sure, but that's no reason not to rely on locally-sourced products where possible, and Vermont makes it possible in this case


No it doesn't make it possible. It can't possibly make up the difference.


Why not?


Maple farms take decades to reach maturity. The US imports about 4x more maple from Canada than Vermont’s entire production capacity. It’s not possible.

So consumers will pay double or substitute with flavoured corn syrup.




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