Christodoulides to meet halloumi stakeholders in April
Fact: The deadline for goat and sheep milk to make up half of PDO halloumi has been extended to 2029.
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EU extends delays to changes to halloumi for five years
The EU Agriculture and Fisheries Council approved the extension of the percentage of goat and sheep milk used in halloumi production for another five years. The ratio of goat and sheep milk in halloumi will increase from 10% to 19% in five years. The extension was endorsed through the adoption of provisions in a new regulation for Geographical Indications and quality schemes. The regulation also includes provisions to strengthen the role of producers and provide greater protection for Geographical Indications.
Halloumi production rules extended until 2029
The Council of Agriculture Ministers has approved a new Regulation extending the proportion of milk used for halloumi production until 2029, following an agreement signed by cheese producers, cattle farmers, and goat and sheep farmers in July 2022. The minimum ratio of goat and sheep milk in halloumi production will increase from 25% to 50% within five years.