Our certification labels and medals

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Our labels

Louche de crème

Isigny PDO Cream

Isigny Cream has been covered by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 1986 (with the French “AOC” label)

The PDO label for Isigny Cream acknowledges the authenticity and high quality of our Cream, which is produced in accordance with the following criteria:

  • exacting specifications,
  • association with a defined terroir,
  • unique know-how that cannot be relocated.

Isigny PDO Butter

Isigny Butter has been covered by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 1986 (with the French “AOC” label)

The PDO label for Isigny Butter acknowledges the authenticity and high quality of our Butter, which is produced in accordance with the following criteria:

  • exacting specifications,
  • association with a defined terroir,
  • unique know-how that cannot be relocated.
Pile de 4 Camemberts

PDO Camembert

Normandy PDO Camembert has been covered by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 1983 (with the French “AOC” label)

The PDO label for Normandy Camembert acknowledges the authenticity and high quality of our cheese, which is produced in accordance with the following criteria:

  • exacting specifications,
  • association with a terroir,
  • traditional know-how that cannot be relocated.

PDO Pont l’Évêque

Pont l’Évêque has been covered by a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) since 1996 (with the French “AOC” label)

The PDO label for Pont l’Évêque acknowledges the authenticity and high quality of our cheese, which is produced in accordance with the following criteria:

  • exacting specifications,
  • association with a terroir,
  • traditional know-how,
  • a specific method of feeding and rearing dairy cows.

Label Rouge for some of our Mature and Extra-Mature Mimolette cheeses

Since 1989, a selection of our Mature and Extra-Mature Mimolette cheeses have been awarded the Label Rouge certification. This acknowledges quality in terms of taste that is superior to similar products, as well as compliance with strict specifications.

EPV: ‘Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant’: Living Heritage Company):

In 2015, our cooperative was awarded the EPV label, which rewards and gives recognition to companies with excellent artisan and industrial know-how.

The EPV label is a great way to highlight the preservation and transmission of our traditional know-how and an important mark of recognition for the Cooperative.

Our medals

Concours Général Agricole

The Concours Général Agricole rewards and promotes the finest French products by awarding gold, silver and bronze medals each year.

It encourages producers, supports their economic development, contributes to the training of future professionals and provides consumers with benchmarks to aid decision-making. It also rewards the company’s staff.

It represents the recognition of our know-how and the conscientious approach of the Isigny Sainte-Mère Cooperative.

In 2023, we were awarded the Concours Général Agricole “Prix d’Excellence” by the Minister of Agriculture, Mr Fesneau. It was the third time in the history of the Cooperative that we had received this award (in 1990, in 2000 and in 2023).

We received our first medals in 1911 and have since obtained more than 400, making the Isigny Sainte-Mère Cooperative the French dairy company with the greatest number of medals at this competition.

Remise du Prix d’Excellence à la Coopérative Isigny Sainte-Mère par le ministre de l’Agriculture

Great Taste Awards

Since 2018, the Cooperative has participated in the Great Taste Awards, a label of excellence that takes place in England. Each year it rewards the highest-quality products.

World Cheese Awards

Since 2009, the Cooperative has participated in the World Cheese Awards, an annual cheese exhibition and competition organised in England.

International Cheese Awards

Since 2013, the Cooperative has participated in the ICDA, a competition that takes place every year in England. It puts the spotlight on cheese and dairy product manufacturers from all over the world.

Mondial des fromages in Tours

Since 2017, the Cooperative has participated in the Mondial du Fromage et des Produits Laitiers, a major event for those involved in the cheese and dairy sectors that showcases the know-how of cheese and dairy product manufacturers.

Concours International de Lyon

Since 2020, the Cooperative has participated in the Concours International de Lyon, which proposes a classification for nearly 300 categories of cheeses and dairy products based on numerous criteria (milk, maturation, etc.)

In 2023, our Extra-Mature Mimolette was voted Best Cheese in the World and won a gold medal with a score of 100/100 out of 1,294 competing samples from 16 countries.

Prix EY

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