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Scorching summer and devastating drought impact EU food producers

A summer of soaring temperatures and a devastating drought has impacted on Europe's producers of gastronomic treasures, such as Kalamata olives, Iberico ham, Parmigiano, and Comté cheeses.

Food and Drink

Goodbye expensive cheese and charcuterie, hello Butter Boards

Feeling the squeeze financially this winter? Don't want to shell out for endless delicious cheese for your charcuterie boards? This TikTok trend is blowing up, but some fear it's a hygiene nightmare.

Food and Drink

Cheese wars: Président wins the Camembert skirmish

In the latest Camembert skirmish, the international company Lactalis and its Président brand has emerged victorious.

Food and Drink

Would you try a cheese infested with live maggots?

Outlawed around the world, Casu Marzu makes stomachs turn at the sight of the still living maggots inside it. TikTok has gotten a hold of it recently. We find out why it's Sardinia's greatest delicacy.

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Health news

This cheese could be the latest superfood (and no, it’s not French)

A dream come true for cheese lovers: eating Jarlsberg may actually help stop bones getting weaker without raising your cholesterol.

Food and Drink

Feta cheese is Greek, EU's top court tells Denmark

The European Union's top court has ruled against Denmark and says the country has mislabelled white cheese as "feta".

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No comment videos of the week

What's making the world spin this week? #NoComment Competitors tumbled down a hill to chase a cheese, Argentine's 10th Pizza Championship, young whirling dervishes spun in kaleidoscopic performances, and more. No agenda, no slant. Get the picture without the commentary.

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The annual cheese-rolling events takes place in Coopers Hill

Cheese rolling returned to Gloucester on Sunday (5th June) with hopefuls gathering at Coopers Hill in Brockworth to chase the 3.6kg Double Gloucester down the 200 yard hill.

Culture news

Denmark misusing 'feta' name on cheese exports, says EU court adviser

‘Feta’ can only be used only for cheese originating in the specified geographical area in Greece and complying with the relevant product specification."

Culture Series

'It's not a job, it's a disease': meet Italy's rebel cheesemaker

Just 10 producers continue to make the 'Storico Ribelle' cheese in this traditional way.

Food and Drink

A robot that makes fondue? It has to be Switzerland...

Tradition is wonderful. Automation is brilliant.

Earth News

Is this the end of cheese as we know it?

A select number of artisanal brands are trying to recreate the luxurious experience of a well-aged Gouda.

Food and Drink

Gruyere refers to style not location says US trademark ruling

American consumers do not associate the gruyere name with cheese made specifically from that region, said U.S. District Judge T.S. Ellis.

Food and Drink

A small Brazilian town is gaining global recognition for its cheese

57 Brazilian cheeses won medals at the biennial 'Mondial du Fromage' in Tours, France in September, putting unsung Brazil only second to France as the world's best cheese makers

Earth News

Euroviews. How to feed your hungry vegan this Christmas

With new plant-based products and dairy free options, there are more options than ever to put together your vegan Christmas meal

Food and Drink

Cyprus looks to offload halloumi stockpile after COVID crumbles demand

Over six million kilos of the unsold famous cheese is in deep storage in Cyprus after demand crumbled over the past year due to lockdowns across Europe.

Culture news

Roquefort makers feeling blue over nutri system that 'defies heritage'

The Nutri-Score is based on five letters and a color code, according to the nutritional quality of each foodstuff. The Nutri-Score of 90% of cheeses, including Roquefort, is D and E - the least nutritious.

My Europe Series

Cheesed off: Brexit blues wipe out UK cheesemaker's European business

One Derbyshire cheesemaker says it has fallen victim to the extra paperwork, costs and confusion that have hit many a British exporter to the continent since the UK left the EU.

My Europe Series

Could halloumi be a diplomatic driving force in Cyprus?

Halloumi cheese in Cyprus is being given a Protected Designation of Origin label from the European Union, but this is causing diplomatic and economical challenges. We take a look at how this cheese may or may not be a unifying factor on the island.

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What does the most expensive cheese in the world taste like?

Watch Eva zu Beck visit an animal reserve in Serbia where ‘pule’ is made - a cheese that costs €1,000 per kilo.