Egg products news

British egg producers repeat call for British eggs in food products

British egg producers and processors have repeated calls for retailers, food manufacturers and caterers to use British Lion eggs in prepared foods, following the identification of additional potentially contaminated products containing eggs from farms in the Netherlands. Ian Jones...

Processors call for egg sourcing review

With contaminated eggs from Dutch farms hitting the headlines, and research showing strong consumer demand for the use of British eggs in prepared foods, British Lion egg processors are calling on food manufacturers, retailers, and caterers to reconsider their egg sourcing. Consumers want...

Lion processors issue warning against oversimplifying egg products

Following a number of food safety issues linked to eggs produced in Europe, British Lion egg processors are warning retailers, food manufacturers and caterers that they are potentially putting themselves at risk by specifying non-UK egg products. The British Lion Code lays down specific...

Consumers demand British eggs in prepared foods

New research has revealed that half of shoppers are more concerned about the ingredients used in food products than they were twelve months ago and are seeking greater transparency on food packaging. 84% of British shoppers think manufactured food products that contain eggs, such as quiche...

Egg safety update

A new report by the Government’s Advisory Committee on the Microbiological Safety of Food (ACMSF) has concluded that British Lion eggs can safely be eaten runny, even by pregnant women, babies and elderly people, which is great news for consumers, retailers and caterers. The news about...

Demand for British egg products sparks industry investment

British egg processors have invested £25 million into state of the art facilities in order to increase capacity and meet growing consumer demand for British egg products. Sales of British egg products are soaring, with eggs bought for processing up 7.2% in 2014, compared to the previous...

Shoppers demand British eggs in prepared foods

New research shows that more than 40% of shoppers are concerned about the quality and safety of ingredients in prepared food from supermarkets - and many were appalled that some retailers’ products contain foreign eggs*. Eggs, along with chicken and beef, raised the greatest concern. The...

Egg products users to benefit from isotope testing breakthrough

New developments in the technology used for isotope testing will ensure food manufacturers, retailers and caterers can be confident in the traceability of the egg products they use. The new technology can indicate consistency with claimed country of origin/production system. As...