White cheese

Halitzi, the traditional white cheese from the Cypriot region of Tylliria, has been officially recognized with protected geographical indication (PGI) status, according to an announcement shared on social media by the European Commission in Cyprus last week.

The most emblematic Greek product, feta cheese is facing a great challenge.

By Robin Emmott

Athens will not back a multi-billion dollar trade pact between Canada and the European Union unless the deal is changed to specify that only Greece can use the term «feta» for its salty white cheese, according to document seen by Reuters.