Tomme Noire des Pyrénées IGP (27 % MG) - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Tomme Noire des Pyrénées IGP from Dia earns a European Score of 100, ranking above 50% of the 18 products in the tomme des Pyrénées category. The 50th percentile standing is shared with several other products in this segment, reflecting the uniformly strong European credentials typical of PGI-protected regional cheeses.

The score breakdown records 35 points each for headquarters and manufacturing, 15 for distribution, 5 for certifications, and 5 for proximity. The ingredients sub-score of 6 is below the maximum, reflecting that while origin data is provided with considerable detail, including Nouvelle Aquitaine, Pyrénées-Atlantiques, and a specific manufacturer address for Les Fromageries Occitanes (LFO), a Sodiaal subsidiary, the sourcing picture may include elements that constrain full ingredient scoring. Manufacturing is documented across two sites: Lons in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques and Villefranche-de-Lauragais in Haute-Garonne.

For a European-minded shopper, the detailed supply chain transparency available for this product is notable. The named manufacturer, LFO, is a known producer within the Pyrenean cheese sector and operates within the Sodiaal cooperative group. The PGI certification and Qualisud oversight provide the same protected geographical guarantees as competing products in this category. The slightly lower ingredients sub-score distinguishes this product from maximum-scoring alternatives, but the overall European profile remains strong, and the full certifications and manufacturing scores confirm genuine regional production.