4 posts tagged with "insights"

When you walk into a European pharmacy, you are greeted by two distinct philosophies of beauty. On one side, the French "Thermal Water" tradition, represented by powerhouses like La Roche-Posay, Vichy, and Avène. On the other, the rigorous "Skin Science" of Germany, led by giants like Beiersdorf (Nivea, Eucerin) and specialized labs like Sebamed.

Both regions claim to be the pinnacle of skincare. But when we look through the lens of the European Score, a fascinating story of industrial sovereignty emerges.

Which country is doing a better job of keeping its "science" truly European?

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.

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.

In an increasingly globalized market, consumers are more curious than ever about the origin of their products. At EU Product Score, we analyzed data from over 100,000 products to answer a simple question: which European countries lead the way in local manufacturing and sourcing?

Our proprietary EU Product Score evaluates products on a scale of 0-100 based on factors like the company's headquarters location, where the product is manufactured, and the origin of its ingredients. A higher score indicates a stronger connection to its stated country of origin. After analyzing products with a significant presence across the continent, we've compiled a ranking of the top countries based on their average score.

The results reveal a fascinating story, not just about the big manufacturing players, but also about the smaller nations with a strong commitment to localism.