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[–] ZealousSealion@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 23 hours ago

It more precisely indicates that the product is made by a corporate entity where the top level company is European. The product can still be made by a US subsidiary, or be made from 100% US ingredients, and still get the star.

[–] ddash@lemmy.dbzer0.com 11 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Maybe a circle of stars or the actual European flag would be clearer communication, but I appreciate this step!

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 7 points 23 hours ago (1 children)

i don't really think these displays have the resolution for that

[–] Blackmist@feddit.uk 3 points 23 hours ago

It's barely got the resolution for one star given that it's been photoshopped on at a higher resolution than the rest of the label.

[–] vodkasolution@feddit.it 4 points 23 hours ago

there are already European laws to clarify if a product is made entirely in a single country or in EU, same with raw materials; you can read it on the label of food, wine, oil, etc

[–] DaddleDew@lemmy.world 27 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (3 children)

Can you also put a maple leaf for Canadian products so we don't accidentally become collateral damage to your response to Trump's madness?

[–] BigDanishGuy@sh.itjust.works 9 points 1 day ago

Sure, but besides the top shelf maple sirup what else would it be applied to? I mean no offense, but I don't think that we import that much food from Canada

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Sorry guys you need to move your country to Europe first

[–] Humana@lemmy.world 8 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 11 points 1 day ago
[–] admin@sh.itjust.works 7 points 1 day ago

And an eagle for the Mexican!

[–] OfficerBribe@lemm.ee 47 points 1 day ago (2 children)

In Latvia we recently introduced a law where we must add country of origin on price tags for all food products. It is quite fun and sometimes surprising to see where something was made.

[–] MisterFrog@lemmy.world 1 points 47 minutes ago

The country of origin can be indicated with a flag and/or in writing.

🇹🇩🇷🇴 Chad or Romania, Chad or Romania?? [PANIK]

[–] Kusimulkku@lemm.ee 20 points 1 day ago (2 children)

I like stuff that says

Origin of beef: EU and outside of EU

Like yeah that's real specific

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 3 points 23 hours ago

Curry Spice Mix
Ingredients: spices

[–] MrPoletki@feddit.uk 3 points 1 day ago

Perhaps cows are allowed to freely move over the EU border? I've got it, is this since brexit? if so then they must be Irish cows..

[–] barnaclebutt@lemmy.world 17 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (2 children)

Can Canadians buy European products and vice versa? Maybe, we can join your union if we are extra nice?

[–] Elfenbeil@feddit.org 5 points 1 day ago

Would love to have you with us!

[–] Humana@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

It's a legitimate question now...

https://archive.is/NNybw

[–] SplashJackson@lemmy.ca 22 points 1 day ago (1 children)

I didn't realize the black star was the symbol of Europe! How futuristic

[–] MrPoletki@feddit.uk 2 points 1 day ago

Well you know what they say, In the Villa of Ormen, stands a solitary candle.

[–] Zachariah@lemmy.world 18 points 1 day ago (3 children)
[–] IndiBrony@lemmy.world 4 points 1 day ago

Fucking... fine. Time to listen to it again.

[–] VeganCheesecake@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 day ago (1 children)
[–] Axiochus@lemm.ee 3 points 1 day ago

I was born upside down

[–] PlantPowerPhysicist@discuss.tchncs.de 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

50 euros for a liter of organic testosterone isn't bad

[–] Lupus@feddit.org 12 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Denmark doesn't use the euro, they use danish crowns - 49,95 DKK are 6,69€ so that's basically a steal!

[–] Sunshine@lemmy.ca 15 points 1 day ago (1 children)

If anyone asks it's Salling Group.

[–] cabbage@piefed.social 1 points 1 day ago

So Netto and Føtex, for all intents and purposes. The Netto close to home is too shit and Føtex is too far away, but good to know!

I wonder if the entire EEA is included in this, or just the EU27.

[–] Lazycog@sopuli.xyz 12 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Sweet! Would be cool if they would adopt this in other countries as well!

[–] IrateAnteater@sh.itjust.works 23 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Been seeing grocery stores stick maple leafs on Canadian products here.

[–] Zip2@feddit.uk 15 points 1 day ago (2 children)

The US could use a poo emoji.

[–] samus12345@lemm.ee 7 points 1 day ago
[–] not_IO@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 1 day ago (2 children)

wtf is 1L of Organic Test and it costs 50 euros? what a mysterious sign

[–] HenriVolney@sh.itjust.works 13 points 1 day ago

Denmark uses krones, not euros

[–] hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

50DKK (Danish Kroner) is like 7 euros.

No idea what that thing is though

[–] admin@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 day ago

7€ per Liter must be Fiji water smh.

[–] Gloria@sh.itjust.works -1 points 1 day ago

So is it just one star? ★☆☆☆☆