I don't understand what is the big deal with the maple syrup. It's just a kind of syrup. Why don't they just open up the market? I dislike the maple syrup myself but I think it is really dumb to limit it in terms of the market perspective.
It's regulated, like eggs. And chickens. And turkeys. And milk. In order to artificially keep prices high to make sure the production can earn the grower a decent income. Except it doesn't, because the prices of the quotas are ridiculously high because of their demand.
Maple syrup is nothing like other syrups, be it corn syrup or the disgusting sugar/water/chemical syrup. I understand that tastes vary and some can dislike it, but it's not the same at all. Maple syrup also has a ton of health benefits according to research.
