France's cheese producers worry after summer of heatwaves: 'If this happens again next year, it will be a disaster'
- Posted on August 28, 2026
- By Le Monde
- 0 Views
- 1 min read
In brief
Generating AI summary…
France's cheese producers worry after summer of heatwaves: 'If this happens again next year, it will be a disaster'
Heatwaves have taken a heavy toll on milk production, while scorched pastures have forced farmers to draw on feed reserves normally kept for winter. Producers of many protected-origin cheeses can no longer comply with the rules set out in their official specifications and are concerned about the future.
