Swiss Cheese Union Swiss Cheese Union The Swiss Cheese Union (, ) was a marketing and trading organization in Switzerland, which from 1914 to 1999 served as a cartel to control cheese production. To this end, the Swiss Cheese Union mandated production be limited to only 3 varieties: Gruyere, Emmental, and Sbrinz, and bought the entire production and distribution of cheese at prices set by the Swiss Federal Council. It also coordinated the national and international marketing for these three varieties of cheese. The Swiss Cheese Union was successful in campaigning for cheese fondue and raclette becoming national dishes in Switzerland. Before that,
Baladi cheese Baladi cheese Baladi cheese (, ) is a soft, white cheese originating in the Middle East. It has a mild yet rich flavor. Baladi has the same size and shape of Syrian cheese with markings from the draining basket or hoop which leaves a design pattern on its outer surface. It is slightly higher in fat than Syrian and its texture is softer, creamier and less chewy. Baladi means local cheese made from a flock of baladi goats. Its meaning also indicate "village" or "country" cheese. It is also called the 'cheese of the mountains' since it is made in