Will Hutsul bryndzya conquer the European Union?

Hutsul sheep cheese is going to become the first product in Ukraine with a geographical indication recognized by the EU.

This was informed to the Ukrinform by the Association of producers of traditional Carpathian highland cheese, the presentation of which will take place on September 2 in Rakhiv, Transcarpathia during the XVIII Festival-Fair "Hutsul Bryndzya".

"Hutsul sheep cheese is going to become the first product in Ukraine with the geographical indication recognized in the EU. It is an absolutely authentic product, since it is not produced anywhere else. It is a cheese made of sheep’s milk. It’s time to protect our product under the geographic indication mark. It will help to promote it on world markets", – the Association stated.

At the festival "Hutsul bryndzya" in Rakhiv district, you will be able to see the authentic traditions of Hutsuls – their everyday life, craft, culture, hospitality and achievements.

Also, during the festival, there will be tasting of bryndzya, performances of folk groups, tasting of national cuisine.

According to the organizers of the festival, this year’s festival will feature the identification of traditional Hutsul sheep bryndzya, made in high mountain valleys (at an altitude of over 700 meters), competition for the best sheep bryndzya with the support of French experts, master classes on cooking of non-traditional dishes with Hutsul sheep bryndzya with the participation of chefs of the leading Ukrainian restaurants.

All events will be held at the stand of the Association of producers of traditional Carpathian highland cheese with the support of the EU project "Development of the system of geographical indications in Ukraine". The project is funded by the EU and implemented by DMI Associates, GFA Consulting Group and ADECIA.