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Roquefort

A strong, blue-veined cheese made from sheep's milk and matured in damp mountain caves. It is named after the village of Roquefort-sur-Soulzon in Aveyron département, France. One of the oldest cheeses, it was known to the Romans.
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The new duties on French Roquefort cheese were due to have been tripled last week, which has grated on nerves in France.
US, EU sign deal ending beef dispute by AFP / AFP American Edition
Under the terms of the agreement, the United States would agree not to impose new so-called carousel sanctions which were due to go into effect last week and would have affected a range of EU products including Italian mineral water, Roquefort cheese and a number of other food products.
EU, U.S. reach provisional agreement in beef dispute by The Food & Fiber Letter
Under the decision, US duties on French Roquefort cheese were due to triple this week, which has grated on nerves in France, where the pungent, mouldy delicacy is considered a national icon.
US, EU agree to settle simmering beef dispute by AFP / AFP Global Edition
 
 
 
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