Also: Why maple syrup comes in a flat bottle with a vestigial handle loop
tl;dr It was marketing to resemble a jug, but most people don't know that these days, and the tradition has continued.
At least the bottles aren't plastic.
this post was submitted on 01 Jul 2025
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