Turkish Cypriots to be able to export PDO halloumi ‘by June’
Turkish Cypriot halloumi producers should be able to export their product to the standards of the protected designation of origin (PDO) by June, the European...
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Cheesemakers threaten action over halloumi milk ratio adjustment
The Cyprus cheesemakers’ association is to hold an extraordinary general meeting on Friday to discuss “measures to be taken” regarding the “critical situation” regarding forthcoming...
Goat and sheep halloumi to be ‘abolished’
Cyprus cheesemakers’ association chairman Marios Constantinou said the Agriculture Ministry has instructed producers to “abolish” goat’s and sheep’s milk halloumi on Thursday. “What we have...
Our View: Halloumi sticking to PDO specs is essential
The halloumi war is back. As the date for the increase of sheep and goat’s milk in halloumi approaches, the Pancyprian Organisation of Cattle-Farmers (Poa)...
Halloumi PDO saga continues: new agreement proposed
Halloumi has become a hot topic once again on Wednesday after it was revealed that the current agreement between the various stakeholders is not being...
Milk producers to protest non-compliance with halloumi PDO criteria (Updated)
Sheep and goat breeders have announced their intention to protest over non-implementation of PDO (product of designated origin) requirements for halloumi. But the agriculture ministry...
Halloumi demand on the rise, 2023 exports over €111 million so far
Halloumi cheese exports during the first four months of 2023 amounted to €111.8 million euros, which corresponds to about 20 per cent of the value...
Turkish Cypriot halloumi producer seeks PDO certification
A second Turkish Cypriot halloumi producer in the north is undergoing evaluations to receive a PDO certificate, according to the Turkish Cypriot chamber of commerce...
Chamber of commerce pleased with new halloumi PDO specs
The new developments in PDO specifications will widen prospects for the development of halloumi, the Cyprus Chamber of Commerce (Keve) said on Thursday. In a...
Non-PDO halloumi found in several European countries
Non-PDO halloumi was found in Greece, Germany, Belgium and Hungary, Agriculture Minister Costas Kadis said on Monday. Over three months after the full implementation of...
