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Canada's maple syrup reserve - the world's only - has reached a 16-year low, raising questions about the future of a globally loved sweet staple in the face of climate change.
The reserve, located in Quebec, is designed to hold 133 million pounds of maple syrup at any given year.
But in 2023, the supply fell to 6.9 million pounds (3.1 million kg).
Experts link the shortage to both a rise in demand and warmer weather, which has disrupted production.
But they say that this will not affect the availability or price of maple syrup to consumers - at least for now.
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The reserve, located in Quebec, is designed to hold 133 million pounds of maple syrup at any given year.
But in 2023, the supply fell to 6.9 million pounds (3.1 million kg).
Experts link the shortage to both a rise in demand and warmer weather, which has disrupted production.
But they say that this will not affect the availability or price of maple syrup to consumers - at least for now.
Canada's maple syrup reserve hits 16-year low
Warm weather and rising demand have sapped up the syrup supply, but producers say not to panic.
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