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...
US-made cheese can also be called ‘gruyere’, court rules
There have been controversies on whether cheese from outside Europe can still be called ‘gruyere.’ Photo: 123rf The name “gruyere” can now be used to label cheeses from outside of the Gruyère region of Switzerland and France, a US appeals court has ruled. The Virginia court upheld a ruling...