Swiss Gruyère AOP – © David Tonelson | Dreamstime.comThe name Gruière (later Gruyère) was first applied to cheese in 1655, according to a producers’ association. In Switzerland, Gruyère cheese falls under the protected label Gruyère AOP (appellation d’origine protégée). Gruyère town – © Lusia83 | Dreamstime.comThere was once friction between France and Switzerland over the use of the Gruyère cheese label. Cheese makers in the Savoie and Franche-Comté regions of France produce a different cheese which they label Gruyère. US exports are a large part of Swiss Gruyère cheese market and reached a record 4,000 tonnes (12.5%) out of total production of 32,000 tons in 2021, reported RTS.

Source: Le News January 13, 2022 17:06 UTC