The British newspaper The Guardian said that Cyprus’ renowned halloumi cheese might be a victim of the island’s new economic crisis as its company, Cypressa, couldn’t pay suppliers because banks were shut down and new capital controls are in place.
The company’s story started more than half a century ago in Cyprus. Three brothers, Yiannis, Theodosis and Loizos Katsouris began by trading local produce. They established a high-quality reputation and name for themselves by selling the best olives, olive oils, fruits and vegetables.
In 1951, they decided to move to England to expand their horizons. In 1964 the family business Cypressa became a limited company, importing goods of the highest quality from around the world. The selections of products are imported from Greece, Cyprus and Spain just to name a few. They have been supplying across UK and Ireland to manufacturers, wholesalers, supermarkets and independent shops with a collection of exceptional Mediterranean goods, according to the company’s website.
Cypressa finds itself in a difficult position as it now doesn’t have enough funds or access to enough money to ship products, especially to the good English market.
Halloumi is a Cypriot cheese handmade from the cow, goat, and ewe milk. Sprinkled with mint and stored in brine, it develops a unique texture and salty taste. It can be fried or grilled for a crisp outer layer and a melted chewy inside. Halloumi is generally dismissed as a culinary cheese and is usually to be found grilled on the barbecue, consumed with lunza (smoked pork loin) and Greek bread.
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