In a contentious development, products branded as ‘Halloumi – North Cyprus’ are being manufactured in the occupied territories and exported to third countries, creating significant competition for genuine halloumi from the free areas. This issue, highlighted by Nikos Papakyriakou of the Coordination Committee of Cattle Breeders, underscores a lack of government action despite protests and a 2010 court ruling. The situation, where lower-cost production without proper oversight undermines fair market practices, poses a growing challenge for Cyprus's halloumi industry
