Coeur de Lion Camembert

Coeur de Lion is a well-known brand of French Camembert cheese produced in the Normandy region. The product shown, a 250g wheel of soft cheese, is manufactured by CF&R (Compagnie Fromagère & RicheMonts) in Vire, France, as indicated by the address on the packaging and the French health mark (FR 61.321.001 CE). The brand focuses on traditional French cheese-making techniques, offering a creamy texture and mild to earthy flavor profiles typical of pasteurized cow milk Camembert.

The brand is under the ownership of CF&R, which is a joint venture created in 2008 between two major global dairy players: Savencia Fromage & Dairy and Sodiaal. While CF&R operates as the direct manufacturer and brand manager, the ultimate strategic direction and ownership reside with these two French giants. Headquartered in France, the owner companies ensure that the brand maintains its French heritage while distributing it across European markets, including Germany, the Netherlands, and Belgium.