Halloumi is gaining popularity across the globe, but new governmental restrictions have upset some traditional cheesemakers. The Cypriot government declared halloumi should contain at least 51% sheep and goat milk, but cattle farmers and large Halloumi producers often make the cheese with nearly 90% cow's milk.

The halloumi war pits the island's 260 cattle farmers against its 3,500 shepherds and goat herders. Cheesemakers, meanwhile, are grating against rules they say will curb exports.

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