Milbona Feta DOP

Milbona Feta DOP is a traditional Greek cheese protected by the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status, which ensures it is produced in specific regions of Greece using traditional methods. The Milbona brand is a private label owned by the German retail giant Lidl (Schwarz Gruppe). While the brand itself is associated with German retail, this specific product is manufactured in Greece to comply with the legal requirements of the 'Feta' designation, which mandates that the cheese must be made from sheep's milk (or a mixture with up to 30% goat's milk) sourced from specific Greek regions.

The ultimate owner of the brand is the Schwarz Gruppe, a multinational retail group based in Germany that operates the Lidl and Kaufland supermarket chains. Within the Lidl ecosystem, Milbona serves as a primary dairy brand offering various products like yogurt, cheese, and milk. Because Feta is a geographically protected term in the EU, Lidl partners with authorized Greek dairies to produce and package this specific item for its international markets.