Was there a maple syrup heist?

The Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist (French: vol de sirop d’érable du siècle, lit. ‘maple syrup heist of the century’) was the theft over several months in 2011 and 2012 of nearly 3,000 tonnes (3,000 long tons; 3,300 short tons) of maple syrup, valued at C$18.7 million from a storage facility in Quebec.

What happened in the maple syrup heist?

Richard Vallieres was found guilty of fraud, trafficking in stolen goods and theft after more than 9,500 barrels of maple syrup, valued at $18 million, were stolen from a Quebec warehouse in 2011 and 2012.

Is it illegal to bring maple syrup from Canada?

You may bring bakery items and most cheeses into the United States. As a general rule, condiments, vinegars, oils, packaged spices, honey, maple syrup, coffee, fish, tea, and baby formula are admissible.

How much is a barrel of maple syrup worth?

The federation has been described as “the OPEC of maple syrup.” Today, a barrel of maple syrup is worth about $1,200 — that’s around 18 times the value of U.S. crude oil.

Is maple syrup more expensive than oil?

Ounce for ounce, maple syrup is worth more than oil. It’s worth so much that the Canadian province of Quebec has its own strategic reserve of the stuff like a Fort Knox for maple syrup spread out over three separate sites.

How much of the world’s maple syrup comes from Canada?

The Canadian maple syrup industry accounts for approximately 75% of the world’s maple syrup production, with 92% of the Canadian production originating from Quebec, 4% from New Brunswick, 3% from Ontario, and 1% from Nova Scotia.

How long can maple syrup last?

Maple syrup unopened will last indefinitely. All of our syrup is heat packed and sealed so until it is cracked open it will have an indefinite shelf life. Once the jug is opened it should be kept in the refrigerator and should last up to 2 years.

Can I mail maple syrup to USA?

Can I send maple syrup from Canada to the US? Under the US customs laws, packaged syrups are generally admissible without restrictions. Thus, if you have bought maple syrup in Canada and intend to send it abroad, you can do it by post or through courier services.

How much does Canadian maple syrup cost?

In 2020, the farm value of maple syrup in Ontario amounted to 12.13 Canadian dollars per liter.

Why is maple syrup so expensive?

Maple trees are tapped and the sap is gathered, and then the long process of boiling down the sap begins. So while maple syrup is expensive, that price is a natural reflection of both its scarcity and its labor-intensive production.

Does maple syrup go bad?

Maple syrup never spoils! This is due to the high concentration of sugar in maple syrup. Maple syrup should be kept in the refrigerator once it’s opened so as to discourage mold from growing on the syrup. Just scoop the mold off the top of the syrup with a spoon and discard the mold.

Does Canada stockpile maple syrup?

The Canadian federation that controls close to three-quarters of the world’s maple syrup production recently announced it will release about 50 million pounds of maple syrup from its emergency stockpile — almost half of the reserve — to keep Quebec’s liquid gold flowing to breakfast tables worldwide.