Compagnie des Fromages et RichesMonts facts for kids
Compagnie des Fromages et RichesMonts (CF&R) is a French company that makes and sells delicious French cheeses. They are especially known for traditional French soft cheeses, like camembert and brie, and also raclette cheese.
CF&R sells its cheeses all over the world. You can find their popular brands, such as Le Rustique, Coeur de Lion, RichesMonts, St André, and Révérend, in more than 70 countries! They also make cheeses for other companies under different names.
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What is CF&R?
CF&R is a big company that specializes in making cheese. They take milk and turn it into many different kinds of cheese that people enjoy. Their main goal is to share traditional French cheese with people everywhere.
What Kind of Cheese Do They Make?
CF&R focuses on classic French cheeses.
- Soft Cheeses: These are creamy cheeses like camembert and brie. They are very popular in France and around the world.
- Raclette Cheese: This is a special cheese often melted and scraped over potatoes and other foods. It's a fun and tasty meal!
Where Can You Find Their Cheese?
You might have seen CF&R cheeses in your local supermarket! They sell their products in over 70 countries. This means their French cheeses are enjoyed by many families across different continents. Their main brands are:
- Le Rustique
- Coeur de Lion
- RichesMonts
- St André
- Révérend
How Did CF&R Start?
CF&R was created in 2008. It happened when two cheese companies, La Compagnie des Fromages and Les Fromageries RichesMonts, decided to join together. Think of it like two teams combining to make an even stronger team!
Today, CF&R is a "joint-venture." This means it's owned partly by one big company called Bongrain S.A. and partly by another large company called Sodiaal. Bongrain S.A. is a world leader in cheese and milk products. Sodiaal is one of the biggest dairy groups in Europe.
Where Are They Located?
The main office for CF&R is in Puteaux, a town close to Paris, France. They also have nine places where they make cheese across France. These production sites are in regions like Normandy, Lorraine, and Auvergne. These regions are famous for their dairy farms and cheese-making traditions.
