New Brunswick maple syrup producers report record yearProvince maintains 3rd place in the world behind Quebec, VermontAfter a spring filled with cool nights and warm days, sap flowed often in New Brunswick in 2022 and helped the growing maple industry post another record year.Statistics Canada reported New Brunswick produced a record 4.8-million kilograms (810,000 gallons) of maple syrup last year, a 3.2 per cent increase from the previous year.Quebec, the dominant producer, also saw a record-high harvest with 94.2-million kilograms (15.9-million gallons) and accounted for 90 per cent of Canada's national production.The industry association is awaiting a response from the province on an expansion plan, requesting an additional 12,000 hectares be made available for maple production.New Brunswick is also reporting growing demand for "value-added products" that include maple syrup-infused food and beverages."