Parmigiano-Reggiano Adopts Edible Microchips to Combat Counterfeiters
Makers of the iconic Italian cheese are now embedding their 90-pound wheels with edible microchips in an effort to cut down on counterfeit cheese.
What’s In A Cheese Name? Understanding the Battle for Gruyère
A deep dive into the ongoing battle over the ‘Gruyère’ name in the American cheese market, as Swiss and French producers fight for their proprietary rights and consumer recognition.
U.S. Court Affirms Gruyere is Generic
On Friday, a Virginia appeals court upheld a December 9, 2022 decision of the U.S. District Court that the term “gruyere” is generic and cannot be protected with a certification mark.
June Pairing: Grana Padano + Mike’s Hot Honey + Peach Preserves
Summer is the time to enjoy yourself—break out the bright colors, have that extra piña colada, and go over-the-top with your cheese pairings. To ring in the season, we’re pairing Ambrosi Millennials’ salty, crystalline Grana Padano with Mike’s Hot Honey, and sweetening the deal with whiskey-spiked peach preserves. Grana Padano, Parmigiano-Reggiano’s slightly more free-wheeling cousin, […]
Ask the Monger: Why do only some cheeses have DOP/PDO/AOP status?
When it comes to reading cheese labels, you might get a mouthful of these abbreviations. These European-based acronyms are “geographical indications.”
Centerfold: Oriol de Montbrú
Boasting arresting creaminess, buffalo’s milk Oriol de Montbrú marks a new chapter in Catalan cheese
