Parker's Maple syrup now available nationwide as Canton company lands deal with Walmart stores - WatertownDailyTimes.com

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CANTON — Shoppers throughout the United States interested in purchasing Parker’s Maple real thick and rich maple syrup can simply head to a Walmart store.

Founder and CEO Joshua C. Parker announced this week that tins of his real maple syrup are now available at select Walmart stores nationwide.

“Since opening Parker’s Maple I have always hoped for a Walmart contract,” said Mr. Parker. “Walmart has the ability to transform lives and grow small businesses.”

Mr. Parker said the Canton-based maple syrup business has spent the last month or so filling an opening order of 10,000 units of 8-ounce tins of maple syrup. The increased production has created two new jobs with additional employees anticipated.

“I have been working on this Walmart contract for 18 months. I found out in January. Our products will be in about 3,000 Walmart stores nationwide, he said.

Mr. Parker said the tin cap approach is “by and far” the most authentic packaging for real maple syrup. He also noted a new cap has been developed for improved functionality.

Through attendance at food trade shows, Mr. Parker said he made contacts with buyers and persistently made his way into the Walmart market. To date, the closest Walmart store to carry Parker’s maple syrup in Watertown.

Parker’s maple syrup is already present in several other major supermarket chains, including Price Chopper, Wegmans, Jewel Osco in Chicago, Ill., HEB in Texas, Sprout’s, and Whole Foods.

On Friday, Mr. Parker will introduce organic maple popcorn to his product line. A new industrial popcorn machine is now housed at his 19 Commerce Lane facility. He said he recently obtained a $100,000 working capital loan from the St. Lawrence County Industrial Development Agency to help with increased productivity.

“The maple popcorn is a sister product of our cotton candy. Cotton candy is close to being our greatest selling product,” he said. The first maple popcorn shipment is scheduled for May 1.

Tracing his roots, Mr. Parker said his TV appearance on “Shark Tank” in October 2016 truly kick started his business.

“Four weeks later we were packaging orders from the night it aired,” Mr. Parker said.

“The first month was a marathon. Because of the demand, we were able to move into our new facility, grow our team, and establish ourselves as the leading real maple syrup brand in the country. We want to continue to bring customers the best nature has to offer.”

To place an order online, or for more information, visit the company’s website: www.parkersmaple.com

THE GIST OF IT

■ WHAT: Parker’s Maple in Canton has landed a contract to sell maple syrup in Walmart stores nationwide

■ EXTRA STAFF: Two additional employees have been hired with more anticipated down the road

■ WHAT’S NEXT: Parker’s Maple will soon be offering maple popcorn

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