Canada taps strategic maple syrup stockpile to cope with low output and spike in demand

With 35,000 faucets, McCormick’s business typically produces about 15,600 US gallons of syrup. He said he is hoping for next year. After all, this summer has brought above-average rainfall for Nova Scotia, and “the trees have been doing really well.” However, climate change – and the possibility of more frequent extreme weather events – continues to worry maple syrup makers.