Swiss cheese Vacherin Mont d’Or has been awarded Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Go deeper with GlobalData

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Discover B2B Marketing That Performs

Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms.

Find out more

The PDO status was awarded following two years of negotiations during which objections concerning the thermal processing of the milk used in the production of the cheese and animal feeding practices were dismissed.

Under the PDO status, only cheese produced in the Valle de Joux region will be able to be called Vacherin Mont d’Or.

The cheese is produced seasonally, between 15 August and 31 March, and is traditionally sold in round pine-wood boxes, reported the Swiss News Digest.

GlobalData Strategic Intelligence

US Tariffs are shifting - will you react or anticipate?

Don’t let policy changes catch you off guard. Stay proactive with real-time data and expert analysis.

By GlobalData

Just Food Excellence Awards - Nominations Closed

Nominations are now closed for the Just Food Excellence Awards. A big thanks to all the organisations that entered – your response has been outstanding, showcasing exceptional innovation, leadership, and impact.

Excellence in Action
Winning five categories in the 2025 Just Food Excellence Awards, Centric Software is setting the pace for digital transformation in food and FMCG. Explore how its integrated PLM and PXM suite delivers faster launches, smarter compliance and data-driven growth for complex, multi-channel product portfolios.

Discover the Impact