Cheesemakers request changes to halloumi PDO
The agriculture ministry on Wednesday said it accepted the request of the Cyprus Cheesemakers’ Association that called for the addition of halloumi in unfolded blocks,...
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Cypriots adopt role of ‘halloumi police’ during trips abroad
Cypriots on holiday abroad have been sending in photos of imitation halloumi to authorities following the launch of the traditional cheese as a Protected Designation...
Customs department says it does not carry out random halloumi checks
The customs department late on Monday issued a statement clarifying that no checks are carried out within the EU single market for products labelled ‘halloumi’...
MPs hear halloumi agreement has not been implemented
Contrary to what MPs believed, lawsuits surrounding halloumi PDO have not been withdrawn but a case is set to be heard at the European Court...
Two-year action plan to boost global halloumi sales
The government has launched a two-year action plan to boost the recognition of halloumi (hellim) as a true Cypriot product and increase exports. The halloumi.cy...
PDO halloumi now on supermarket shelves
Agriculture ministry officials began checks at supermarkets on Monday, which to ensure they were stocking their shelves with PDO halloumi. An agreement reached between cheese...
Cyprus preparing request to register ‘red potato’ as a PDO
After the success halloumi registration as a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product, the government is already preparing an official request to register the island’s...
Kadis: Work on Akamas local plan to be completed in coming days
Within the next few days the work required by the agriculture ministry for the controversial Akamas local plan is expected to be completed, Minister Costas...
Stakeholders formally seal halloumi deal
Milk producers and cheese makers signed a much-awaited agreement on PDO-certified halloumi, putting an official end to a longstanding row over Cyprus’ famous cheese. The...
ECJ feta decision has ramifications for halloumi
The European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that Denmark was violating the EU regulation on quality systems for agricultural products and foods, by allowing...
