Producers' groups in Greece reacted angrily on Tuesday to reports that the iconic feta cheese produced in the country will not enjoy a Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) status in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada.
Producers' groups in Greece reacted angrily on Tuesday to reports that the iconic feta cheese produced in the country will not enjoy a Protected Designations of Origin (PDO) status in the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) between the European Union and Canada.
A federation (SEVGAP) representing local dairy products industries called the development "scandalous", while warning Greek MEPs that their consent "to such a scandalous injustice against the country will comprise a national betrayal."
The federation dismissed what it called a vague and unofficial promise by the EU to re-examine the feta-PDO issue five years after implementation of CETA. The group called the promise "bait" towards the Greek government in order to ensure its approval.