Vanilla Ice Cream - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Yeo Valley's Vanilla Ice Cream achieves a European Score of 100, driven by a breakdown that reflects strong British commercial and manufacturing credentials combined with certified organic status. Company headquarters and manufacturing each score the full 35 points, confirming that both the brand and production are rooted in the United Kingdom. Distribution adds 15, certifications 5 — supported by Soil Association Organic, EU Organic, and GB Org 05 labels — and proximity scores zero. The zero on proximity reflects the geographical distance of this product relative to a European mainland reference point, a structural feature of products based in the UK. Ingredients score 10, consistent with UK-sourced dairy inputs. Within the ice creams category, a percentile of 89 across 1,503 products is an exceptional result: this vanilla ice cream outperforms nearly nine in ten of all ice creams in the dataset on European criteria. The Soil Association is one of the UK's most respected organic certifying bodies, and its endorsement alongside EU Organic recognition gives this product strong independent credibility. For shoppers who value certified organic dairy, a British farming heritage, and transparent supply chains, Yeo Valley's vanilla ice cream is among the very best options its large category has to offer, even with the structural proximity deduction that reflects its UK manufacturing base.