MONTPELIER -- In a state that has a long history of maple syrup production and fiercely protects the purity of its brand, Vermont producers are proud of their "fancy," "grade A dark amber" and "grade ...

MONTPELIER In a state that has a long history of maple syrup production and fiercely protects the purity of its brand, Vermont producers are proud of their fancy, grade A dark amber and grade B syrup.

Why would you choose a B grade if you can get an A? Ask a baker. They'll tell you that if you like richer, darker, more intense maple syrup, you should pick Grade B. But the idea that B beats A seems ...

MONTPELIER Grading standards for maple syrup have been revised to match international standards, the U.S. Department of Agriculture said Wednesday, and now consumers can have a better understanding of ...

When you're perusing your way down the breakfast aisle at the grocery store, you'll be greeted by a plethora of syrup options. Plastic jugs shaped like little women. Glass bottles touting maple leaves ...

We have picks for light and dark maple syrup. Imagine a cold, late winter morning in Vermont. The sun is shining but there’s ...