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France Loosens Grazing Rules for Key AOP Cheeses

8/27/2026

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  • Government announced temporary loosening of grazing rules for Comté, Beaufort and Abondance cheeses.
  • Drought left 95% of mainland France’s pastures dry, yellow and bare in July.
  • Producers may temporarily supplement cows’ diet with imported fodder and grain under the relief.
  • About 70% of Salers cheese makers paused production over the summer.
  • Roquefort producers requested temporary easing of grazing rules for their sheep after pastures scorched.