halloumi cheese

‘Still a lack of trust on halloumi issue’

The Cypriot halloumi cheese industry continues to grapple with a “lack of trust” due to its complex history of production and regulation. The government, led by President Nikos Christodoulides, aims to protect halloumi’s PDO status and its role as a key export while addressing concerns about authenticity and livelihoods among stakeholders.

President to Meet Cheesemakers in Growing Halloumi Milk Ratio Debate

By Demis Papadopoulos

President Nikos Christodoulides is meeting with cheesemakers in Cyprus to address the controversy surrounding the Halloumi cheese milk ratio. The recent regulatory change requiring at least 19 percent sheep and goat’s milk in Halloumi has sparked a debate that could potentially impact cattle farmers and cheesemakers, threatening their livelihoods.