Cheddar extra mature 34,9% Mat. Gr. - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Les Croisés' Extra Mature Cheddar, sold under the Marque Repère own-label range, achieves a European Score of 100, placing it in the 78th percentile among the 50 products assessed in the extra mature cheddar category. This positions the product above more than three quarters of its category peers — a strong result for a supermarket own-label cheddar.

The score is distributed across five of the six breakdown components. Company headquarters and manufacturing each contribute the maximum 35, confirming that the Marque Repère brand's French retail corporate base and production infrastructure are firmly within the European framework. Origins are recorded as the United Kingdom, indicating that the cheese itself is produced by British dairy operations before distribution in France. The ingredients score of 10 and distribution score of 15 reflect a supply chain aligned with European sourcing and logistics. The proximity score of 5 recognises geographic closeness within Europe. No certifications points are awarded, as the product carries no organic, PDO, or similar third-party labels.

For a European-minded shopper, this product represents a coherent intra-European supply chain: British extra mature cheddar sourced and sold under a French retail brand, maintaining all economic and supply chain value within Europe. The absence of certifications is a straightforward signal for shoppers who seek independently verified standards, but the 78th percentile ranking confirms strong competitive standing within the category. The UK origin is consistent with Britain's long-established reputation for mature cheddar production.