Président Carré Gourmet soft cheese

Président Carré Gourmet is a mild and creamy soft cheese refined with French crème fraîche. The brand was established in 1968 by Michel Besnier, though its roots trace back to his father André Besnier's dairy business founded in 1933 in Laval, France. The name 'Président' was chosen to reflect a sense of leadership and prestige, as the title is commonly used for heads of various associations in France.

Today, the brand is the flagship of the Lactalis Group, which remains a family-owned multinational corporation. While Lactalis has production facilities worldwide, this specific 'Carré Gourmet' product is traditionally produced in France to maintain its authentic French culinary heritage. The Lactalis Group is currently the world's largest dairy company, still headquartered in Laval and owned by the Besnier family.