Intermarché Seeks to Require Brands to Display Nutri-Score Ratings in Its Stores

Intermarché plans to display both the Nutri-Score and Yuka score on product pages of its website and mobile app starting on September 1, 2026, according to a letter sent to its suppliers and reported by consumer journalist Olivier Dauvers. The retailer says the move is intended to strengthen transparency for customers and make nutritional information easier to access when shopping online.

In France, brands are not legally required to publish their Nutri-Score, and some companies choose not to show it. Intermarché is taking a more assertive approach with suppliers by warning that if the Nutri-Score is not provided within three months, or if a supplier explicitly refuses to communicate it, the retailer will add a specific mention informing customers of that refusal. This means the absence of the score itself could become visible to shoppers.

The Yuka score follows a different logic. It is provided by the Yuka application and cannot be hidden in the same way as the Nutri-Score, which depends on information supplied by manufacturers. Intermarché’s decision therefore goes beyond a simple request for data and creates a pressure mechanism aimed at encouraging suppliers to share nutritional scores.

The initiative reflects a broader effort by retailers to respond to consumer demand for clearer product information, especially on food quality and health-related criteria. By combining Nutri-Score and Yuka data on its digital platforms, Intermarché is positioning itself as a more transparent intermediary between manufacturers and shoppers.

This approach could also have commercial consequences for suppliers who decline to provide the Nutri-Score, since a refusal would no longer remain invisible to consumers. Instead, it would be highlighted on the retailer’s product pages, potentially influencing purchasing decisions. For Intermarché, the measure appears designed to increase consistency across its catalog while pushing suppliers toward greater disclosure.

The announcement comes amid ongoing debates in France about product labeling, nutrition information, and the role of retailers in promoting healthier choices. While Nutri-Score has become widely recognized by consumers, its display remains voluntary for many brands. Intermarché’s new policy may therefore add pressure on manufacturers that have so far avoided publishing the score.

In practical terms, the change is scheduled to begin on September 1, 2026, giving suppliers a three-month window to transmit the required information. After that deadline, refusal or silence could result in a public note on the product listing, making the absence of the score part of the customer experience.