Greek Yoghurt: As Distinguished As Champagne?

In a recent judgment, the Court of Appeal has considered the law of so-called "extended passing off" and its relationship with the European Union legalisation that protects geographical indications of origin, all in relation to the trade name "Greek yoghurt".

"Greek yoghurt" or "Greek style yoghurt"

In the UK, there are two classes of "Greek" yoghurt:  yoghurt sold under the term "Greek yoghurt" and yoghurt sold under the term "Greek style yoghurt".

Both yoghurts are thicker and creamier than ordinary yoghurt and are representative of the yoghurt that has always been made in Greece.  However, that is where the similarities normally end.

Greek yoghurt should be yoghurt that has been thickened by a traditional Greek method called straining, has been made in Greece, and does not contain any additives. Greek style yoghurt is usually thickened by thickening agents to create its consistency and most of this yoghurt sold in the UK has not been made in