Hipro fruit citron - European Score 100/100

European Score analysis

Danone's Hipro Fruit Citron earns a European Score of 100, ranking in the 59th percentile among the 17 products assessed in the specialités laitières aux fruits category. This places it above a majority of its direct competitors, a solid outcome for a high-protein dairy product from one of Europe's most prominent food groups.

The score is distributed across five of the six breakdown components. Company headquarters contributes 35 and manufacturing contributes 35, confirming that Danone's corporate headquarters and its French production facility are both within Europe. The ingredients score of 10 and distribution score of 15 indicate that sourcing and logistics are aligned with European supply chains. A proximity score of 5 reflects the geographic cohesion of the supply chain. No certifications points are awarded, as the product carries no organic, fair trade, or protected origin labels. The product is distributed across Belgium, France, and Luxembourg, reflecting intra-European distribution.

For a European-minded shopper, this product's primary strength lies in its entirely European corporate and manufacturing footprint. Danone is a French-headquartered group, and the product is manufactured in France. The Nutriscore Grade A label indicates a favourable nutritional profile as assessed under the French-led European scoring system, though this does not contribute to the European Score itself. Shoppers who prioritise third-party certified sourcing standards will note the absence of organic or similar labels, but the fundamental European orientation of this product's supply chain is clear and consistent.