Cheese by Designation
Certification programs have been developed for two primary reasons: to protect the producers from unfair competition and to protect the consumers from misleading, non-genuine products. Though the rules and regulations of each country’s certification programs vary, customers can rest assured knowing that cheeses bearing these marks have adhered to stringent regulations ensuring they are genuine, regionally-specific products of the highest quality.
Browse fine cheeses with these designations
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AOC - France (Appellation d'origine contrôlée)
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DO - Spain (Denominación de Origen)
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DOC - Italy (Denominazione di origine controllata)
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DOC - Portugal (Denominação de Origem Controlada)
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Master Cheesemaker - Wisconsin
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PDO - European Union (Protected Designation of Origin)
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PGI - European Union (Protected Geographical Indication)

