Maple Syrup Purity and Origin Class Action

Proposed Canada-wide class action alleging that maple syrup sold as pure Quebec maple syrup was mixed with cane sugar and/or came from outside Quebec. The Quebec registry now lists 9227-8712 Québec inc., Metro Inc., Sobeys Group Inc., Groupe Épicia Inc., and Loblaw Companies Limited as parties after permission to amend the pleading was granted. The proceeding remains at the authorization stage.

Heads up: The registry lists the amended pleading and the grocery chains as parties, but the case is still an application for authorization, not an authorization decision. No settlement, claim form, claim deadline, or guaranteed payment is posted. The requested relief includes compensation, price reduction, and $100 in punitive damages per member; those are allegations and requested remedies, not awarded amounts.

People in Canada who, since October 5, 2010, bought at least one can of maple syrup produced by 9227-8712 Québec inc., including purchases from Metro, Sobeys, Épicia, or Loblaw stores, may fall within the proposed class. The court will define the class if authorization is granted.

Provinces covered

Canada-wide, QC

Court / jurisdiction

Canada-wide / Quebec

1. 1

   Watch the official case page

   Check Quebec Registry of class actions for court notices, approval decisions, and any future claim process.
2. 2

   Keep relevant records

   Keep receipts, account statements, emails, and other records connected to the allegations while the case develops.
3. 3

   Ignore unofficial claim forms

   Do not send personal or banking information to a third-party form that is not linked by the official source.

Payout summary

No settlement or approved payment announced; the application requests compensation, price reduction, and $100 in punitive damages per member.

Expected payout window

Payment timing not announced