Camembert - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Chêne d'Argent Camembert, a Lidl own-label product sold in France, earns a perfect score of 100. Company headquarters and manufacturing each reach their maximum 35 points, reflecting a French company and domestic production, while ingredients earn the full 10 points with milk sourced from France. Distribution contributes 15 points for national retail coverage, and the proximity score of 5 confirms that production takes place within France. No certifications or protected designations are declared, so that element contributes zero.

The French Milk label confirms domestic dairy sourcing, and the Triman recycling indicator reflects responsible packaging. The product holds a Nutriscore D, reflecting the naturally high fat content typical of camembert. No organic, Normandy AOP, or other premium designations are attached, positioning this firmly as an accessible everyday camembert for the mass retail market.

At the 42nd percentile among 33 camemberts from pasteurised cow's milk, the product sits just below the category median — understandable given the strong competition from AOP-certified and Norman-origin variants that score more highly on certifications. For budget-conscious shoppers who still want a camembert made with French milk and produced within France, the Chêne d'Argent product provides transparent provenance and a fully domestic supply chain at an accessible price point, even if it cannot match the premium credentials of appellation-protected competitors.