Greek Cheese·Hard & Semi-Hard
Greek Pecorino-Style
Sheep's milk, firm, peppery. A Greek cheese produced under EU dairy hygiene rules and shipped in temperature-logged reefers, with maturation age stated on the specification for every production lot.
- Origin
- Greek dairies working with local sheep, goat and cow milk pools.
- Formats
- Vacuum blocks 200 g to 1 kg, PET tubs in brine, 3.5 to 4 kg tins, catering wheels and wedges.
- Storage
- 0 to 4°C throughout. Typically 6 to 12 months depending on format and pack integrity.
About Greek Pecorino-Style
A Greek cheese produced under EU dairy hygiene rules and shipped in temperature-logged reefers, with maturation age stated on the specification for every production lot.
Flavour and character. Dry, sharp and salty, close to Italian pecorino in application. Fresh milk collection, controlled curd work and maturation to the agreed minimum age.
Who it suits. Importers looking for a Greek-origin alternative to Italian hard sheep cheese. Chilled export to the EU and UK, reefer sea freight to the GCC, North America and Asia.
| Origin | Greek dairies working with local sheep, goat and cow milk pools. |
|---|---|
| Variety and composition | Sheep's-milk hard cheese matured six to twelve months in the Greek tradition. |
| Flavour profile | Dry, sharp and salty, close to Italian pecorino in application. |
| Production method | Fresh milk collection, controlled curd work and maturation to the agreed minimum age. |
| Packaging | Vacuum blocks 200 g to 1 kg, PET tubs in brine, 3.5 to 4 kg tins, catering wheels and wedges. |
| Certifications and documents | EU dairy approval number, IFS or BRCGS, PDO documentation where the cheese qualifies. |
| Storage and shelf life | 0 to 4°C throughout. Typically 6 to 12 months depending on format and pack integrity. |
| Export markets | Chilled export to the EU and UK, reefer sea freight to the GCC, North America and Asia. |
| Private label | Private label on vacuum and tub formats, including label compliance and weight ranges by market. |
Recommended uses for Greek Pecorino-Style
Retail chilled cheese sets
Foodservice salads, bakery and grill applications
Ingredient supply to ready-meal and pastry manufacturers
Why buyers choose it. Cold-chain discipline and dairy-plant audits are handled by our team, not delegated to the buyer. Private label on vacuum and tub formats, including label compliance and weight ranges by market.
Export capabilities
- Direct sourcing from Greek producers, no unnecessary intermediaries
- Groupage: multiple producers consolidated into one shipment and one invoice
- Full documentation: CoA, allergen, PDO/PGI, organic, health and origin certificates
- Incoterms flexibility: EXW, FCA, FOB or CIF at your preference
- Cold-chain and ambient logistics coordinated with vetted freight partners
- Active supply into the EU, UK, GCC, Japan and North America
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