American-made cheese can still be called ‘gruyère,’ a court ruled, and cheese makers in France and Switzerland aren’t happy
Gruyère is the most popular Swiss cheese in Switzerland.Annick Vanderschelden/Getty Images “Gruyère” can be used for cheeses produced in the United States, an appeals court ruled. It’s a victory for dairy groups in the US, but French and Swiss cheese-makers aren’t happy. They’ve promised to “vigorously pursue” their efforts...
French, Swiss groups can’t restrict ‘gruyere’ cheese label, US court says – POLITICO
The term “gruyere” is a common label for cheese on the American market and can’t be reserved for a type from a specific region, a U.S. appeals court confirmed. The name gruyere can be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, the...