Tomme des pyrénées - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Tomme des Pyrénées from Carrefour earns a European Score of 100, placing it above 50% of the 18 products in the tomme des Pyrénées category, a median result within a tightly defined protected geographical segment.

The score breakdown awards 35 points to both headquarters and manufacturing, with production documented at LFO SAS in Lons, within the Pyrénées-Atlantiques. Distribution contributes 15 points, proximity 5, and certifications 5, the latter supported by PGI status and certification by Qualisud, the regional food quality inspection body for south-western France. The ingredients sub-score reaches the maximum of 10.

For a European-minded shopper, the PGI label is the defining quality marker here. Tomme des Pyrénées with PGI protection must comply with a production specification governing the geographical area and production methods, providing legally binding assurance of regional authenticity. Qualisud certification adds an independent verification layer. The 50th percentile ranking in an 18-product category reflects that several competitors in this segment hold equivalent credentials, making differentiation on European criteria difficult across the board. For consumers seeking a retail-chain own-brand cheese with verifiable protected geographical provenance and regional quality oversight, this product delivers exactly what the European Score framework is designed to identify.