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A new survey [1] from The Staff Canteen, the UK’s leading chef network, has found that while British Lion eggs are widely served and their food safety credentials are well understood, there is confusion around serving imported eggs to vulnerable groups. While 83% of respondents said they...

BEIC launches manifesto for a stronger sustainable British egg industry The British Egg Industry Council has launched a manifesto ahead of the general election, calling on a future Government to help deliver the support the British egg industry needs for a sustainable future. The world...

Chris Davies, Head Chef at Hartnett Holder & Co at Lime Wood Hotel, always uses British Lion eggs because each egg is traceable back to the farm it came from. The British Lion passport system allows chefs to be confident in the eggs they use, ensuring they are high-quality and safe for all...

A review of the latest nutritional research warns that babies’ health is being put at risk by poor diets during the critical first 1001 days of life – from conception to 2 years of age. The research, published in the British Journal of Midwifery, showed that 90 per cent of pregnant women...

British Lion eggs has been working with Tom Skinner, famed for his ‘bosh’ catchphrase, and star of Celebrity Masterchef and The Apprentice, who has appeared across TV, radio and social media highlighting the benefits of British Lion eggs as a nutritious and affordable family meal option...

Popular influencers have been asking foodservice operators to be more transparent about where the eggs they serve are sourced. @newquaymummy (34,000 followers) and Scottish family influencer of the year, @winging_mamahood (40,000 followers) have been explaining that they always check if...

With white eggs starting to become more common on shelf, a new page has been created on the British Lion egginfo website to help demystify the perceived differences between white and brown eggs. In general white hens produce white eggs and brown hens produce brown eggs. The page helps to...

With Easter just around the corner, The British Lion Pride Hub are busy making content, including @Alexandratealeaf who will be sharing an engaging air-fried ’Easter nest’ recipe with her 101k strong audience - egg-cellent! Look out for more recipe inspiration on the egginfo website...

This month our Pride Hub of influencers have been challenged to create simple, quick and nutritious family meals using British Lion eggs. @zakariyaeats shared a quick and easy flatbread pizza, topped with a runny egg to pack in the protein, while @Raniamvr shared her nutritious Omelette...

New consumer research from British Lion eggs showing Brits are switching to simple dinners like omelettes and scrambled egg, has been widely covered by the national media, reaching 89m readers. The story, which featured quotes from BEIC CEO Gary Ford, was covered by seven major nationals...