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New research on the benefits of eggs in the diet to be presented at FENS 14/10/2019
New research on the benefits of eggs in the diet to be presented at FENS
Two new abstracts relating to egg consumption in older people will be presented at the 13th European Nutrition Conference, FENS (Federation of European Nutrition Societies) this week.
The first abstract highlights a...
Consumers encouraged to beat an egg for British Egg Week 14/10/2019
Consumers were encouraged to take part in an egg-ceptional challenge for British Egg Week last week, with Lion ambassadors Tom Daley and Steph Houghton asking their social media followers if they could crack an egg by squeezeing it from end to end. Attempts from Steph and Tom delivered...
British Lion eggs at NACC Training and Development Forum 30/09/2019
British Lion eggs will be exhibiting at the National Association of Care Caterers Training and Development Forum (9-11 October), offering visitors to the stand the chance to win a £200 Love2shop voucher and discussing the benefits of the Lion for care home caterers.
To find out more about...
British Egg Week reminder 26/09/2019
With British Egg Week (7-13 October) almost upon us, British Lion eggs is calling on UK food businesses to get cracking and take part in the Protein Power Challenge.
The challenge reveals the surprising truth that while eggshells are famously fragile, they are surprisingly strong when...
BEIC comment on precautionary egg safety and handling advice 23/09/2019
The Food Standards Agency has issued precautionary egg safety and handling advice in relation to a limited number of eggs with farm code 1UK11871 and best-before dates of 22, 23 and 24 September.
A very small number of these eggs may be contaminated with salmonella and as a precaution,...
Steph gets cracking for new season 10/09/2019
Pro footballer and Lion eggs ambassador, Steph Houghton, has been sharing her favourite way to start off the day and get prepared for a big game.
Steph's creamy scrambled eggs and smoked salmon video has been viewed more than 21,000 times since it went live. If you want to start the day...
Plant-based diets risk choline deficiency - Animal foods such as eggs vital to ensure adequate intake 29/08/2019
A new research paper published in BMJ Nutrition, Prevention & Health highlights the importance of including choline in the diet, noting eggs as one of the easiest and most effective sources, and urges UK officials to stop overlooking this vital nutrient at a time when plant-based...
Lion roars for retailers 19/08/2019
Retail egg sales are on the rise, with the latest figures driven by increasing consumer desire for healthier options and supported by the growth in popularity of flexitarianism and demand for meat-free protein-based options, according to British Lion eggs.
With around 6.5bn eggs sold in...
New research review crowns the egg as the original protein ball 14/08/2019
A new research review, “Eggs: friend or foe?” published in Network Health Digest, confirms the health benefits of eggs, and suggests they should be seen as the original “protein ball”.
The article reviews the nutritional composition of eggs and examines the benefits of including them in a...
Dioxin recalls in Belgium: UK food businesses urged to put trust in Lion 13/08/2019
British Lion egg processors are calling on food businesses to buy British, with yet another food safety scare linked to foreign eggs hitting the headlines.
A recall has been issued for organic eggs produced by the brand E.K.E and sold in several supermarkets in Belgium, after food safety...
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