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Cyprus
Halloumi Cheese Makes Up 20% of Cyprus’ Exports
In the first quarter of 2023, Cyprus' halloumi cheese exports increased sharply, accounting for 20 percent of the country's total product exports. The figures, totaling €111.8 million, were revealed by Petros Xenophontos, Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development, and Environment...
Food
How to Spot Fake Versions of Greek Traditional Products
Greek food has won the hearts of millions of people, and traditional cuisine occupies the top places in world rankings. Such a widespread love for Greek products has given rise to an abundance of products that are simply inauthentic.
Some...
Food
Scientists Decode DNA of Greek Feta Cheese
According to the Academy of Athens, scientists have recently decoded the DNA of the famous Greek Feta cheese.
Scientists from the Biomedical Research Foundation of the Academy of Athens studied a wide variety of feta cheese produced all across the nation...
Ancient Greece
The Ancient Greek Roots of Feta, The Oldest Cheese in Recorded History
Feta is the soft white “king” of Greek cheeses, renowned around the world. Its origins can be traced back to ancient times, since the first mention of the famous cheese is as old as Homer's Odyssey. In fact, it's...
Europe
Denmark Loses Court Case Over “Feta”
The Court of Justice of the European Union decided on Thursday that Denmark violated EU law by allowing Danish companies to sell cheese called “feta” outside of the EU.
Feta cheese has been considered Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) product...
Greece
There’s More to Greek Cheese Than Just Feta
Cheese is an important part of Greek cuisine, and each region of the country has its own special version of the dairy product. While feta is delicious, there are many more Greek cheeses to try!
The first known mention of...
Europe
EU Court Likely to Rule Against Denmark in Feta Cheese Case
An advisor of the top European court announced that Denmark violated European Union law in a dispute with Greece over feta cheese on Thursday.
Advocate General Tamara Capeta of the Court of Justice of the European Union stated that Denmark...
Food
New Orzotto Recipe from Chef Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
Orzotto with tomato sauce, ouzo, shellfish, and feta mousse is a great new recipe from a Greek- Italian chef based in Milan, Italy.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
It's time to step up your Greek-food game with this super tasty version of...
Cyprus
Feta vs. Halloumi: Battle of the Greek Cheeses
Halloumi and Feta may just be the most iconic food products from their respective countries of origin, Cyprus and Greece.
Greek Food
Savory Christmas Choux Recipe from Greek Chef Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
Give a Mediterranean and Greek twist to your appetizers or your Christmas cocktail evening with savory Christmas choux this year.
By Giorgio Pintzas Monzani
Savory puffs of choux pastry with leek and pumpkin filling, along with feta cheese, will add just...