Irish producers of cheddar cheese face an increase in regulation and possible tariffs when the Ireland, which buys more than half of UK's cheddar exports, leaves the European Union. Accordingly, cheesemakers are looking to diversify their varieties to give them wider export potential. Dairygold plans to open a factory in Cork producing 20,000 tonnes a year of Norwegian Jarlsberg, while an industry source said all Irish dairies are looking at alternatives such as Edam and Gouda. However, there is a risk of oversupply in summer, when grass-fed cows produce more milk, and a shortage in winter.
Irish producers of cheddar cheese face an increase in regulation and possible tariffs when the UK, which buys more than half of Ireland's cheddar exports, leaves the European Union. Accordingly, cheesemakers are looking to diversify their varieties to give them wider export potential. Dairygold plans to open a factory in Cork producing 20,000 tonnes a year of Norwegian Jarlsberg, while an industry source said all Irish dairies are looking at alternatives such as Edam and Gouda. However, there is a risk of oversupply in summer, when grass-fed cows produce more milk, and a shortage in winter.