France to relax cheese production rules after drought takes toll on grazing land

Comté, beaufort and abondance makers can temporarily supplement cows’ diets as there is ‘no grass left to eat’ Strict production rules will be loosened for some of France’s most famous cheeses after drought and repeated heatwaves dried out grazing pastures, threatening the livelihoods of traditional dairy workers. Comt

The French government said producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can supplement their cows' diet with fodder and grain brought in from elsewhere – a relaxation of normally strict rules to ensure authenticity.

The French government said producers of abondance, beaufort and comté can supplement their cows' diet with fodder and grain brought in from elsewhere – a relaxation of normally strict rules to ensure authenticity.

Widespread drought and record-breaking heatwaves have forced France to relax some of its famously strict rules on cheese production, with authorities announcing on Wednesday special measures for abondance, beaufort and comté.