Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut

Name

Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut

Legal name

Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut, Inc.

Website

https://ctmaple.org

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Agricultural Trade Association Services

NAICS

Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930), Food Manufacturing (311)

SIC

Canned, Frozen & Preservd Fruit, Veg & Food Specialties (2030)

akta.pro primary industry

Edible Sap, Syrups & Sweeteners (Maple, Birch) Tapping/Processing (AFAMAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sweetener Syrups & Blends (HFCS, cane/invert, agave, maple blends) (AFAFAGAF), Farm-to-Consumer Cooperative Markets (Local Producer Co-ops) (CRAHALAG)

Keywords

• Maple syrup association
• Agricultural membership
• Maple producer education
• Maple sugaring resources
• Connecticut maple industry

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues of $40 payable at the Fall Meeting. The fiscal year runs January 1 through December 31. Membership provides access to the Connecticut Maple Syrup Producers Manual, free subscription to Maple Digest, hydrometer testing, and purchase of CT Maple Syrup jugs and promotional materials.
2. Cookbook Sales: Sale of 'The Maple Cookbook, Connecticut Style, International Edition' for $20 per copy. The cookbook includes over 150 recipes including 25 translated into French, Italian, and Spanish.
3. Member Product Sales: Individual producers sell maple syrup and related products (candy, cream, sugar, kettle corn, roasted nuts, honey) directly to consumers at sugarhouses, farmers markets, and through retail partnerships like Price Chopper supermarkets.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut (MSPAC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(5) membership association that supports Connecticut maple syrup producers (sugarmakers) through educational resources, member services, quality control programs, and consumer-facing events. Its core offering is an annual membership ($40) that delivers the Connecticut Maple Syrup Producers Manual, Maple Digest subscription, hydrometer testing, access to branded jugs, signage, and promotional materials, and entry to Maple Weekend and Maple 101 courses. The association also publishes The Maple Cookbook (Connecticut Style, International Edition) and runs a directory of where to buy Connecticut maple products.

Product overview

The Maple Syrup Producers Association of Connecticut (MSPAC) operates as a nonprofit 501(c)(5) organization that supports maple syrup producers through a combination of maple products, educational resources, and member services. The core offerings include pure Connecticut maple syrup in multiple grades (Grade A Light Amber, Medium Amber, Dark Amber, and Grade B), along with value-added products such as maple candy, maple cream, and maple sugar. The Association provides educational resources including the Connecticut Maple Syrup Producers Manual, Maple 101 beginner course, and an annual Glossary of Terms. Member benefits include hydrometer testing, maple syrup grading posters, metal signs, CT maple syrup jugs, and branded merchandise. MSPAC organizes Maple Weekend annually and publishes the 'A Drop in the Bucket' newsletter plus provides subscriptions to the Maple Syrup Digest. The Association also maintains a directory of where to buy Connecticut maple products organized by town.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual MSPAC Membership
• The Maple Cookbook, Connecticut Style, International Edition
• Maple Weekend
• Maple 101 Course
• Connecticut Maple Syrup Producers Manual
• Where to Buy CT Maple Products Directory
• Connecticut Sugar Houses Map
• MSPAC Branded Merchandise
• MSPAC Annual Meeting
• MSPAC Pre-Season Meeting
• Maple Syrup Judging Contest

Quantifiable outcome

• New technologies have quadrupled syrup yield per tap compared to 10 years ago
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Connecticut Park and Forest AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010MSPAC received a USDA/CT Dept. of Agriculture grant in partnership with CT Park and Forest Association to assess potential for substantially increasing CT maple production through increased tapping, equipment enhancement, and retail marketing expansion.
• Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2010Partner in the USDA/CT DOA grant project to assess maple production growth. DEEP involvement enables tapping maple trees on state land for expanded production.
• North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPAC is a member of NAMSC, an international network of associations representing 16 commercial maple producing states and Canadian provinces. The Council promotes industry education and supports maple research through the NAMSC Research Fund.
• International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPAC is a member of IMSI, founded in 1975 to promote and protect pure maple syrup and other pure maple products. IMSI develops grading standards and consumer awareness materials.
• Connecticut Department of AgriculturecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPAC works closely with CT DOAG on agricultural initiatives, grants, and promoting Connecticut Grown products. CT DOAG provides funding support including for the maple cookbook international edition.
• University of Connecticut Cooperative Extension SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPAC collaborates with UConn Extension on educational programs, research, and technical assistance for maple producers. UConn Foresty & Wildlife Club operates the UCONN Sugarhouse.
• Connecticut Agricultural Experiment StationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMSPAC works with CAES in New Haven on agricultural research related to maple production, including tracking pest issues like Emerald Ash Borer and Asian Long-Horned Beetle.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Vermont Maple Sugar Makers Association: The largest and most established U.S. state-level maple producers association. Both organizations operate as nonprofit trade associations providing education, member services, Maple Weekend-style events, and producer directories to support commercial and hobby sugarmakers in their respective states.
• Massachusetts Maple Producers Association: Direct geographic and operational peer—another New England state association serving maple producers, organizing Massachusetts Maple Weekend events, providing member education, and coordinating consumer-facing marketing. Same producer demographics, scale, and regulatory environment.
• Maine Maple Producers Association: Maine's statewide nonprofit maple association. Operates comparable member services including Maple Sunday events, sugarhouse tours, industry advocacy, and educational programming for both hobbyists and commercial sugarmakers across Maine's maple-producing regions.
• Pennsylvania Maple Syrup Producers Council: Pennsylvania's state-level maple association with educational mission, member services, and event coordination for producers across the Commonwealth. Similar nonprofit structure focused on supporting small-to-mid scale sugarmakers in a comparable Northeastern climate.
• New Hampshire Maple Producers Association: New Hampshire's nonprofit state trade association for maple syrup producers. Offers comparable membership structure, New Hampshire Maple Weekend, sugarhouse open house coordination, educational resources, and producer marketing support—all the defining activities of MSPAC.
• Ohio Maple Producers Association: Ohio's nonprofit state maple association, providing analogous services to producers including sugarhouse tours, member education, equipment workshops, and consumer awareness events like Ohio Maple Days. Comparable in scale and organizational structure to MSPAC.
• New York State Maple Producers Association: A nonprofit state association serving New York maple producers with nearly identical structure—membership dues, educational resources, judging contests, Maple Weekend equivalent, and partnerships with state agricultural agencies. Comparable in mission and operational model to MSPAC.

Others

• North American Maple Syrup Council (NAMSC): The international umbrella council of which MSPAC is a member, representing 16 commercial maple-producing states and Canadian provinces. Provides research funding, industry-wide education, and conference coordination that MSPAC members access through their affiliation.
• International Maple Syrup Institute (IMSI): Founded in 1975 to promote and protect pure maple products globally. MSPAC is a member of IMSI, which develops grading standards and consumer awareness materials. Functions as an enabling industry-body peer that coordinates standards adopted by member associations like MSPAC.

Regional players

• Ontario Maple Syrup Producers Association: The Canadian equivalent nonprofit association serving Ontario's maple producers. Operates similar member services, festivals, and educational programs, but primarily serves a different geography (Ontario, Canada) rather than directly competing with MSPAC's Connecticut membership.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

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