Mozzarella - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Carrefour's Mozzarella achieves a European Score of 100, placing it in the 82nd percentile among the 249 products assessed in the mozzarella category. This means the product outperforms 82% of a very large category — a strong relative outcome for a supermarket own-label mozzarella in one of the most competitive dairy segments.

The score is built across five of the six breakdown components. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35, reflecting that Carrefour's French corporate base and the product's manufacturing are firmly within the European framework. Origins are recorded as Italy, and the product carries a Made in Italy label, confirming that the cheese is produced in Italy in line with traditional mozzarella provenance. The ingredients score of 10 and distribution score of 15 indicate European-aligned sourcing and logistics. The proximity score of 5 adds a geographic dimension. No certifications points are awarded, as the product carries no organic, PDO, or similar independently verified labels.

For a European-minded shopper, this product presents a clear and transparent supply chain: Italian-made mozzarella produced for a major French retailer, distributed across France, Italy, and Spain. The Made in Italy label provides an explicit origin claim. The 82nd percentile ranking in a category of 249 products is a particularly meaningful result, indicating that this own-label mozzarella performs among the better options available by European supply chain criteria, despite the absence of additional certifications.