Grate result, Caerphilly cheese gets European protection

‘Traditional Welsh Caerphilly' has joined the ranks of Champagne, Parma Ham and Melton Mowbray Pork Pies by being awarded protected food name status by the European Commission.

From today ‘Traditional Welsh Caerphilly’ is protected by the European Protected Geographical Indication status.

Under the EU’s protected food name scheme certain food and drink products receive Europe-wide legal protection against imitation, misuse and fraud.

The cheese joins a family of 15 Welsh protected products, including Anglesey sea salt & Pembrokeshire earlies.