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A Canadian maple family,
ready to talk terroir.

Maple Terroir is a third-generation family business sourcing single-origin, certified organic maple syrup from the Appalachian Mountains of Quebec. Founded in 1978 by Wayne Lytton and now led by his son Shawn, we welcome interview requests, product features, and collaborations.

Fact Sheet

Quick facts
for your story.

Founded
1978 by Wayne Lytton. Now led by his son Shawn as President. Three generations of the Lytton family running the business.
Headquarters
9291 Shaughnessy Street, Vancouver, BC V6P 6P4 (Canadian distribution and tasting room).
Origin
Single-origin syrup sourced from one farm in the Appalachian Mountains of Quebec.
Certifications
Ecocert, Canada Organic, and USDA Organic (certifications apply to the maple syrup).
Signature Product
Maple-leaf-shaped 100ml glass bottles. Also stroopwafels, chocolates, cookies, tea and coffee, and gift sets made with our maple syrup.
Harvest Window
Late-harvest tap, yielding a darker, fuller-bodied syrup with pronounced caramel and mineral notes.
Distribution
Direct-to-consumer via mapleterroir.com and select wholesale partners across several international markets.
Story Angles

What we can speak to

If you are covering food, sustainability, small business, or Canadian culture, our team is available for interviews and expert commentary on the following.

Terroir & Late Harvest

How soil, altitude, and tap timing in the Quebec Appalachians shape flavour. Why late-harvest syrup tastes different.

A Three-Generation Family Business

From Wayne Lytton in 1978 to his son Shawn today. A Canadian family business navigating climate, succession, and scale without losing craft.

Certified Organic Maple

What Ecocert, Canada Organic, and USDA certifications actually require. Where marketing claims overreach.

Brand Assets

Logos, colours, and product imagery

Free to use for editorial coverage and features. Contact us for campaign or commercial licensing.

Maple Terroir wordmark logo

Primary Logo

WebP · full colour

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Colour Palette

Amber Warm

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Charcoal

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Cream

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Typography

Display

Fraunces

Editorial serif

Body

Plus Jakarta Sans

UI sans-serif

Maple Terroir syrup poured over french toast

Lifestyle Imagery

High-resolution product and food photography

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Certification Marks

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Press Contact

Working on a story? We would love to help.

For interview requests, product samples, or high-resolution imagery beyond what is available here, email us directly. We typically respond within one business day.