'09 Retail Prices

[Amber Gold]

I'm not sure if this has been covered yet, but was wondering what retail prices you all are charging for this season? Are they higher, lower, or the same as last year?

[Haynes Forest Products]

Yes. Its all about supply and demand and the demand is up and supply is coming so who knows time will tell. Just keep on following the bulk buyers prices.

[maple flats]

I plan on going up slightly (about 10%) from my 08 prices but will re evaluate after the season when I see what the production trend was for the industry. Then i may go up or down as indicated by projected supply.

[lobstafari]

I just sold junk syrup for $48 gal. bulk to a repacker, so that being said, good syrup shouldnt be under $15/qt. I wouldnt think. Fuel costs are down from last year, but demand is up. Last year I got $16/qt. and sold out early. This year I am considering raising the price to make money, because of higher demand, not because of higher overhead, just finally get payoff from years past, and hope to make money to invest in the future. We are quality oriented here, and will never be the cheapest guy in town.

[DS Maple]

Currently I don't see the prices going down at all. Everyone I know locally is selling syrup for at least $17 per quart and has just about run out. Some of these people made upwards of 700 gallons last year so that's quite a bit to move on a retail market. Personally, I'm going to keep prices as they are right now, $20 per quart, and see how things go. Unless bulk prices drop significantly, my retail prices will hold steady.

[ennismaple]

Still not sure - likely a slight increase (3-5%) but not too much. The retail market is likely to be a bit softer than last year.