Canada's sweetest export: maple syrup
Plain English · Jeff at Plain English
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Show Notes
In this lesson from the Plain English archives, you'll learn about one of Canada's sweetest exports: maple syrup. In 2021, there were fears of a shortage. This episode tells the story.
"A weaker maple syrup harvest this year put Canada in a bit of a sticky situation. As the world leader in maple syrup production, Canada had to tap into its maple syrup reserves to avoid a global shortage. Pancake enthusiasts: keep calm, there will still be syrup!"
Full lesson: https://plainenglish.com/lessons/maple-syrup-reserves
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