Parmigiano Reggiano - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Carrefour's Parmigiano Reggiano earns a perfect European Score of 100, placing it at the 58th percentile among 45 products in the parmigiano reggiano category. The score breakdown is entirely maximal: company headquarters in France contributes 35 points, manufacturing in Italy adds 35, distribution accounts for 15, ingredients score 10, certifications earn 5, and proximity contributes a further 5. No sub-score is reduced.

The PDO label is the defining certification here. Protected Designation of Origin status for Parmigiano Reggiano is one of the most tightly regulated quality marks in European food law, requiring that the cheese be produced, processed, and prepared in a specific geographic area of Italy using defined methods. The Made in Italy label reinforces this. The fact sheet lists Italy as both the manufacturing country and origin, giving a clear and consistent provenance picture.

For a European-minded shopper, this product is straightforwardly excellent on all measured criteria. The PDO certification does the heavy lifting in quality assurance, whilst the full scores across every breakdown category confirm that nothing in the supply chain pulls the product away from its European roots. The company is French-headquartered but sources and manufactures within Italy as required by the PDO rules. Sitting at the 58th percentile, it is a competitive mid-range performer within its category, and the combination of a perfect score and PDO status makes it a well-supported choice for consumers who value both geographic integrity and regulatory traceability.