# France to ease strict rules for iconic cheeses as heat dries pastures

https://mins.news/en/item/32873

- France 24, 2026-08-26 08:57 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20260826-france-eases-cow-diets-as-cheesemakers-sweat

> France is temporarily loosening production requirements for several renowned cheeses as drought and record heat severely deplete pastures. Producers of abondance, beaufort and comté may use more imported fodder and grain, while other traditional cheeses will receive temporary exemptions.

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