President emmental coeur de meule 250g - European Score 97/100

European Score analysis

Président's Emmental Cœur de Meule, produced by Lactalis, is a French emmental manufactured at two sites in Pays de la Loire: Société Fromagère de Bouvron in Loire-Atlantique and Société Fromagère de Charchigné in Mayenne. Its European Score of 100 reflects 35 points each for company headquarters and manufacturing, 10 for ingredients, 15 for distribution, and 5 for proximity, with certifications contributing 0. French milk and high-in-calcium labels confirm the domestic dairy sourcing. Within the French emmentaler category, however, this product ranks above only 51% of the 77 comparable products, placing it close to the median. This middling percentile reflects the competitive nature of the category, where many French emmental producers share a similar geographic and structural profile, making differentiation through the European Score difficult. The identified manufacturing sites in Loire-Atlantique and Mayenne provide strong traceability, which is a positive signal for shoppers who value supply chain transparency. For European-minded consumers, the product's French production and ingredient sourcing are its primary strengths, though the certifications pillar represents an area where organic or environmental accreditation could elevate its standing within the category.