We are North America's Maple Community

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We Make 100% Pure Maple Syrup

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We Enable Forest Stewardship and Carbon Capture

Benefits of Maple Forest Production

We Stand for Thousands of Locals That Make Up Our Maple Community

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We Make One of the World's Most Loved Natural Sweeteners

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IMSI’s Service to the Maple Industry

Since 1975, the International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI) has served as a unifying voice for maple industry stakeholders across Canada and the United States. We provide a member-based, industry-wide forum that fosters dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.

Our growing membership includes producers, associations, distributors, equipment manufacturers, and research and educational institutions. IMSI is dedicated to promoting and protecting pure maple products through advocacy, proactive monitoring, and scientific research.

Guided by tradition and a commitment to excellence, IMSI upholds the values and standards that ensure the maple industry continues to thrive for generations to come.

Upcoming Events

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Port Huron, MI

2025 North American Maple Syrup Council Annual Conference

Join maple industry professionals and enthusiasts in Port Huron, Michigan, for the 2025 North American Maple Syrup Conference, hosted by the Michigan Maple Syrup Association. The event runs October 22–25, 2025, at the DoubleTree by Hilton Port Huron and Blue Water Convention Center, featuring trade shows, technical sessions, tours, a river cruise, and networking opportunities with syrup producers from across North America.

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Initiatives and Impact

Learn about the various way IMSI advocates for it's maple syrup community.

Protecting the Integrity of Pure Maple Syrup

IMSI is collaborating with government authorities to establish a new Standard of Identity for maple syrup and to secure a CODEX listing. These efforts protect producers and consumers by preventing counterfeit, artificial, or adulterated products from being falsely marketed as genuine maple syrup.

Regulatory Guidance

The IMSI works with government regulatory agencies to help achieve mutually beneficial policy objectives that are good for maple consumers such as the specific labeling requirements for single-ingredient packages like pure maple syrup.

Standardized Maple Grading

Working closely with Canadian and U.S. regulatory authorities, IMSI established a standardized grading system for maple syrup across both countries. This ensures clear, consistent labeling, helping consumers understand various maple products while streamlining sales and distribution for producers and retailers alike.

Collaborative Science and Technology Leadership

IMSI fosters collaboration in maple research, development, and technology transfer by partnering with leading maple centers of excellence. Our partners include Centre ACER (Québec), the University of Vermont Proctor Maple Research Center, Cornell University Maple Program and Arnot Research Forest, and the University of Maine. These collaborations help bring cutting-edge knowledge and innovations directly to maple producers.

Funding Continuous Learning

Since 2008, the IMSI has funded the IMSI Maple Grading School and Quality Control Program, providing training to over 1,000 maple producers and transformers.

Improving and Sharing Data and Information

IMSI collaborates with the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) to enhance the accuracy of maple syrup production data. We also share market and consumer insights with our members to help them make informed business decisions.

OUR MEMBERS

The maple community is the heart of IMSI

We bring together a vibrant network of maple professionals, offering industry insights and the unique opportunity to help shape the future of the maple syrup industry. Join us to tackle challenges collectively, ensure the economic success of your business, and stay connected with fellow maple producers and experts.

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