"Luc Lagace, a microbiologist and director of research at ACER, stated, 'This is the first time I've seen falsification of this kind. You can see that it's outright cane sugar that's been added to the cans. This is not an accident. It's deliberate.'"
"The maple syrup industry in Quebec is responsible for nearly all of Canada's production and nearly three-quarters of global production, with a barrel worth nearly C$1,000."
"The investigation began when a CBC reporter noticed an odd taste in syrup labeled as pure, leading to a sting operation that revealed the producer's illegal practices."
An investigation revealed that a major Quebec producer diluted maple syrup with cane sugar, selling it fraudulently to grocery chains. Journalists conducted a sting operation, uncovering the deception through covert recordings and false identities. Samples tested confirmed the addition of cane sugar. The maple syrup industry in Quebec is significant, with a value nearing C$1bn annually. The investigation was prompted by a reporter's discovery of an unusual taste in syrup labeled as pure. The producer admitted to knowing the illegality of his actions during recorded conversations.
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