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Greek Cheeses Reign Supreme: 22 Varieties Among World’s Best, 8 in Top Ten

Greek cheese-makers celebrate a stunning achievement, with 22 varieties recognized among the 53 best mixed milk cheeses in the world, including 8 in the top ten. Although feta is notably absent from the top ranks, cheeses from Naxos and Lemnos lead the way, highlighting Greece’s dominance in global cheese production.

greek salad with capers

Greek Salad with Capers

This vibrant Greek salad with capers is a quick and easy dish that brings the flavors of the Mediterranean to your table. Made with fresh tomatoes, cucumbers, red onions, olives, and feta cheese, it’s perfect as a refreshing appetizer or a light meal. Ready in just 10 minutes, this salad is not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Enjoy the perfect balance of flavors with every bite!

Cook Like a Greek: Your Greek Kitchen Starter Kit Feta

€1B Greek Feta Cheese Exports Bring ‘White Gold’ Status to Greece

Feta cheese, a staple in Greek cuisine, has become a global sensation, with sales increasing by an incredible 700% over the past ten years. Known as Greece’s “white gold,” feta is now a leading export, generating €1 billion (about £840 million) annually.

Cook Like a Greek: Your Greek Kitchen Starter Kit

Cook Like a Greek: Your Greek Kitchen Starter Kit

What makes Greek food so special? It’s the ingredients—simple, unpretentious, and full of flavour. To cook Greek food at home, it’s essential to have the right staples in your pantry. Let’s take a run through some of the essential ingredients you need to start your journey into Greek cooking with confidence.

€1B Greek Feta Cheese Exports Bring ‘White Gold’ Status to Greece

Greek Farmers Assure Feta Production Unaffected by Livestock Virus

Greek farmers have reassured that feta cheese production will remain stable despite the outbreak of a deadly virus among goats and sheep, which has led to the culling of thousands of animals. Industry leaders emphasize that the country’s large livestock population and swift government action will ensure continued milk supply and feta production.

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Greece Bans Movement of Goats and Sheep as ‘Goat Plague’ Spreads

Greece has imposed a ban on the movement of goats and sheep to curb the spread of “goat plague,” a highly contagious viral infection. With new cases detected, the country is intensifying its efforts to cull infected animals and test herds, particularly in the Thessaly and Larissa regions. This outbreak poses a significant risk to Greece’s agricultural sector, especially the production of feta cheese, a major economic driver