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France Grants Temporary Cheese Relief After Drought Impacts Farms

8/27/2026

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The French government relaxed strict production rules for abondance, beaufort and comte cheeses on Wednesday.
The drought in July affected 95 percent of mainland France, drying Alpine cattle pastures.
The National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) granted temporary relief for reblochon, cantal, bleu d’Auvergne and fourme d’Ambert cheeses.
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified the drought, leading farmers to expect the smallest corn crop since 1980.

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The French government relaxed strict production rules for abondance, beaufort and comte cheeses on Wednesday.
The drought in July affected 95 percent of mainland France, drying Alpine cattle pastures.
The National Institute of Origin and Quality (INAO) granted temporary relief for reblochon, cantal, bleu d’Auvergne and fourme d’Ambert cheeses.
Scientists say human-caused climate change intensified the drought, leading farmers to expect the smallest corn crop since 1980.