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Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’

Quebec dairy group aims to protect the cultural and economic value of cheese curds with a designation requiring milk origin and production standards, targeting international markets.

  • A dairy industry group in Quebec is seeking a protected geographical indication for 'Quebec poutine cheese,' a designation similar to that of Bordeaux wine or champagne.
  • To obtain the protected status, a product must be linked to its territory of production and have qualities attributable to that region.
  • The goal is to protect Quebec's food heritage, certify authentic cheese curds, and promote them internationally as poutine's popularity grows.
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The Toronto StarThe Toronto Star
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Dairy group to seek designated status for ‘Quebec poutine cheese’

MONTREAL - A group representing Quebec's dairy industry says it's eyeing a special designation — similar to the one applied to Bordeaux wine or champagne — for the squeaky cheese

·Toronto, Canada
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Winnipeg Free PressWinnipeg Free Press
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Dairy group to seek designated status for 'Quebec poutine cheese'

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·Winnipeg, Canada
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La Presse broke the news in Montreal, Canada on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.
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