The maple industry primarily involves the production of maple syrup, a sweet syrup made from the sap of sugar maple trees. This process typically occurs in late winter to early spring when temperatures fluctuate between freezing at night and warmer during the day. Sap is collected from the trees, then boiled down to create syrup, with a significant amount of sap needed to produce a small quantity of syrup. In addition to syrup, the maple industry also produces other products such as maple sugar, maple candy, and maple butter. The industry is particularly prominent in regions like Vermont, Canada, and parts of the northeastern United States, where the climate and tree species are ideal for sap production.