When we launched the European Score, we knew that reaching a perfect 100 would be an uphill battle for most modern brands. In a world of globalized supply chains, finding a product where the company headquarters, the manufacturing plant, and every single ingredient originate from within Europe is rare.

However, "rare" does not mean "impossible."

After analyzing tens of thousands of items in our database, we have identified a select group of Hidden Gems. These are products that represent the pinnacle of European industrial sovereignty. They don't just "assemble" in Europe; they are born and bred here.

In a globalized world, a "Made in Italy" label only tells half the story. As consumers increasingly demand proof of origin and ethical sourcing, businesses are struggling to provide granular transparency at scale.

Today, we are bridging that gap. We are excited to announce the official launch of the EuProductScore Business API, now available on RapidAPI.

For the first time, developers and enterprises can access our proprietary European Origin Score for over 3 million products through a high-performance REST interface.

You see it on everything from pasta sauces to power tools: the "Made in the EU" label. For many consumers, it’s a shorthand for quality, safety, and supporting the local economy. But what if I told you that a product labeled "Made in the EU" could be almost entirely composed of components from the other side of the world?

At EU Product Score, our mission is to peel back the label. Today, we’re looking at the legal reality of the "Made in..." claim and why our European Score is often the only way to see the full truth.

They are the two titans of European retail. Born in Germany but now ubiquitous from Madrid to Warsaw, Aldi and Lidl have redefined how we shop. But for the conscious consumer who wants to support European production and sovereignty, which one should you choose?

At EU Product Score, we’ve dived deep into our production database to settle the score. We analyzed over 3,000 private-label products across both retailers to see where the value really stays.

Easter is just around the corner, and for many of us, that means one thing: chocolate. From the gold-wrapped bunnies to the surprise-filled eggs, the shelves are packed with iconic treats. But as you fill your basket, have you ever wondered where that chocolate actually comes from?

At EU Product Score, we’ve taken the most famous Easter treats and put them through our transparency test. Here is how the icons rank in 2026.

You might have heard the word "tariffs" in the news lately—usually alongside stories about trade wars, electric vehicles, or even the transatlantic standoff over Greenland. But tariffs aren't just abstract economic tools; they are powerful forces that directly determine what ends up on your supermarket shelves and how much you pay for it.

At EU Product Score, we track more than just origins; we track the economic logic of buying European. In this article, we’ll break down why tariffs are rising and how you can use our data to stay ahead of the price hikes.

If you've spent any time on TikTok lately, you've probably seen them: the massive chocolate bars, the "exotic" snack hauls, and the aesthetic pantry restocks. Many of these viral sensations are European, often presented as the "better" or "more authentic" version of global snacks.

But at EU Product Score, we don't just follow the trends—we check the data. We took 5 of the most viral European snacks and gave them a reality check using our European Score. The results might surprise you.

The liquid gold of the Mediterranean is a staple in kitchens worldwide, but the olive oil industry has a dark side. Scandal after scandal has revealed that much of what is labeled "Product of Italy" is actually a blend of oils from across the globe, bottled in Italy to borrow its prestige.

At EU Product Score, we don't believe in labels; we believe in data. Using our transparency algorithm, we’ve identified 5 Italian Extra Virgin Olive Oils (EVOO) that maintain the highest standards of origin and quality.

Walking through a European supermarket can feel like navigating a sea of acronyms. From the colourful Nutri-Score logo on a cereal box to the prestigious red and yellow DOP seal on a block of cheese, these labels are designed to inform us. But what do they really mean? At EU Product Score, we believe that understanding these labels is the first step toward making smarter, more conscious purchasing decisions.

This guide will demystify the most common food labels you'll encounter, explaining how they work, what they guarantee, and how they relate to our own European Score.

What we put in our shopping carts tells a story about global supply chains and local economies. To understand this better, we've analyzed the EU Product Score across the most common supermarket categories.

This deep dive reveals a clear pattern: some aisles in the supermarket are inherently more "local" than others. We'll explore the highest and lowest scoring categories to understand why, offering a new perspective on the products we see every day.