Assortiment pour raclette - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Pochat et Fils' Assortiment pour raclette achieves a perfect European Score of 100, with the full allocation awarded across all breakdown categories: 35 points for the company's French headquarters, 35 for manufacturing in France, 10 for ingredients, 15 for distribution, 5 for certifications, and 5 for proximity. Origins are traced to France, specifically to Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Rhône-Alpes, and Savoy — regions with a deep-rooted tradition in raclette production.

The product carries a PGI label, a Protected Geographical Indication that anchors it to a defined European territory and production method. This certification contributes to the certifications sub-score and lends geographical authenticity to the product. The green dot label reflects packaging recovery participation.

Within the raclette category, the product sits at the 53rd percentile across 87 products assessed, placing it just above the midpoint of the field. While its European Score is at the maximum, the percentile reflects that a considerable number of raclette products also perform strongly on European criteria. For shoppers valuing European provenance, a recognised geographical indication, and production rooted in a historically significant French alpine region, this product represents a well-grounded choice, even if it does not stand at the very top of the category ranking.