France relaxes cheese production rules amid drought and heat
France is temporarily easing strict regulations for several protected cheeses, including abondance, beaufort, and comté, as drought and heat have devastated pastures. Producers can now use imported fodder and grain to feed cows, a departure from traditional rules that require local grazing. The government agency INAO will also grant exemptions for other cheeses like reblochon and cantal.
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