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Picodon - Casino, Casino Délices with score 100/100

Picodon - European Score 100/100

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Picodon by Casino, Casino Délices is rated 100/100 according to our European origin criteria. Excellent choice! This product strongly supports the European economy.

It is a food product found in 1 countries. Manufacturing reported in: 26400, Aouste sur Sye, Drôme, France.

120 g (60 g X 2)

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Nutritional Scores

Nutri-Score
D
Eco-Score
E
NOVA
3

Categories

dairies fermented foods fermented milk products cheeses fresh foods soft cheeses unpasteurised products french cheeses goat cheeses unpasteurised cheeses

Ingredients

lait de chèvre, sel, présure animale, ferments lactiques et d'affinage

Allergens

milk

Origin Data

Countries france
Manufacturing Places 26400, Aouste sur Sye, Drôme, France
EMB Code EMB 26011, FR 26.011.001 CE
Packaging Plastique, Frais, Barquette

European Score

0 /100
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Detailed Breakdown:

Scoring Methodology
Headquarters 35/35
Manufacturing 35/35
Ingredients 10/10
Distribution 15/15
EU Certifications +5
Proximity +5

Analysis:

  • Corporate headquarters in France & Monaco (+35 pts)
  • European packaging code (EMB 26011) (+35 pts)
  • Main European ingredients: lait de chèvre (+10 pts)
  • Distributed exclusively in Europe (1 countries) (+15 pts)
  • European certification: pdo (+5 pts)
  • Bonus: Completely European product (+5 pts)
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European Score analysis

Casino Délices Picodon earns a perfect score of 100 with an additional 5 points from certifications — one of the higher-specification profiles in this batch. Headquarters and manufacturing each contribute 35 points, distribution 15, proximity 5, and certifications 5. The product carries a Protected Designation of Origin label, which is the source of those certification points, recognising Picodon as a cheese with legally protected geographic and production standards rooted in the Drôme and Ardèche departments of southern France.

Manufacturing is confirmed in Aouste sur Sye in the Drôme, a location consistent with the Picodon PDO production zone. The Green Dot packaging marker is also noted. The Casino Délices brand is a retailer own-label range, and the French corporate base aligns with the domestic production credentials.

At the 48th percentile across 27 Picodon products, this cheese sits just below the midpoint of its category despite its strong absolute score. This reflects that many Picodon products carry similar PDO protections by definition of the category itself, making differentiation on certification grounds less distinctive within this specific peer group. For consumers seeking an authentic PDO-certified Picodon from a confirmed Drôme production site, this product nonetheless represents a transparent and credible option.

Analysis & Insights

Expert Data Analysis

Picodon stands as a prime example of transparency in the this category sector, achieving a score of 100/100. The data confirms a robust regional supply chain.

When analyzing the corporate structure of Casino, Casino Délices, we see its direct and positive impact on the regional economy.

From an environmental perspective, this product aligns with modern sustainability goals through local sourcing.

Regarding health, this product offers full transparency on its ingredients and composition.

Traceability is at the heart of this product, with clear indicators of its verified European origin.

Compared to global competitors in this this category niche, the product offers superior traceability.

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