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While we still love to scramble, poach and fry, when it comes to the nation’s eggs, a third of young Brits can now be found rustling up ‘cured egg yolks’ (38%), ‘raw eggs over rice’ (23%), ‘viral Cajun egg boils’ (18%), ‘royalty omelettes’ (17%), ‘Mayak eggs’ (13%), ‘egg flights’ (12%) and...

Shrove Tuesday (17 February 2026) is fast approaching, but for many, cooking a simple pancake fills them with fear! To make sure your pancakes are a flipping success and not a flop, British Lion eggs have teamed up with Paul Foster, the talented chef whose own restaurant, Salt, earned...

New research reveals crucial nutrients for brain development Researchers [i] report that the unique blend of nutrients in eggs can help brain development and function during pregnancy, early childhood, and adolescence. A new research review published in Nutrition Bulletin1 shows that egg...

British egg industry representatives have accused the UK Government of duplicity, as it continues to undermine British egg producers and mislead consumers with its ongoing support for imported battery eggs. The accusation comes as the Government agrees a tariff-free extension of the trade...

A leading obesity expert has suggested a surprisingly simple solution – the humble egg – to help address a ‘coming storm’ of health issues facing people coming off GLP-1 drugs such as Wegovy and Mounjaro. Dr Adam Collins, Professor of Nutrition at Surrey University, writing in The...

Looking for a new breakfast idea? This Japanese Style Egg Crostini recipe is a fresh twist on avocado toast, layering boiled eggs, fresh veg, and a hint of wasabi on toasted sourdough for a complete meal. This recipe contains healthy fats from the fresh avocado, and British Lion eggs are a...

‘Go to work on an egg’ takes on new meaning as research review finds that regular egg consumption helps fight cognitive decline. A new systematic review, published in the Journal of Nutrition, Health & Aging, reports that moderate egg consumption—approximately 3 to 7 eggs per week—is...

Festive season is here, bringing parties and indulgence, but Christmas food doesn’t have to be heavy. Eggs are the secret ingredient for simple, flavour-packed canapés and cocktails that impress, without the fuss. Naturally rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals, eggs are the perfect base...

The Christmas period is often about overindulging, whether it’s a few too many glasses of Bucks Fizz, a creamy Baileys after dinner, or one too many eggnogs by the fire, festive drinking can take its toll the next day. Breakfast is a crucial start to your recovery, and protein-rich eggs...

More than 80% of Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) members believe imported eggs pose a significant food safety risk in professional kitchens, according to new research.* The survey of more than 100 environmental health professionals revealed widespread concern about the...