Approximately 40 km of sap-collection tubing lines will be added in the forests of Tokachi, with new operations scheduled to begin in 2027. The project is part of an effort to establish Hokkaido as a leading producer of domestically produced syrup.
Hokkaido Nitta and わくっとニッタ in Makubetsu, Hokkaido, are expanding tubing lines to collect sap used as the raw material for maple syrup. The companies are said to be aiming to strengthen future production capacity by expanding the local collection system.
The expansion is planned to involve adding approximately 40 km of tubing adjacent to the existing collection site, with operations expected to begin in 2027. The plan indicates that Hokkaido is to be developed into a major production area for domestically produced syrup through expanded sap collection.
The initiative is positioned as part of a restructuring of regional industry aimed at meeting growing domestic demand and ensuring a stable supply of raw materials. Specific figures such as production volume and investment amount are not provided in this article.