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A new report confirms that allergenic foods, including hen’s eggs, can be introduced to a child’s diet from around 6 months of age. ‘Feeding in the first year of life’ from The Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN) was published on 17 July and gives recommendations based on the...

A new report has confirmed the role of eggs in boosting protein, vitamin and mineral intakes during childhood. The report, published in healthcare periodical, Network Health Digest [1], reviewed international intervention studies finding that adding eggs to the diet supported growth...

The food safety standards of British Lion eggs were highlighted on Food Unwrapped on Channel 4 last night (25 June). Food Unwrapped travels the world to explore the industry secrets behind the nation’s favourite food and this episode saw presenter Jimmy Doherty meet with Edwina Currie and...

Following the latest food safety incident affecting non-UK eggs, British Lion eggs has launched a new animation with food safety expert, Dr Lisa Ackerley, explaining the benefits of choosing British Lion eggs and egg products. Watch the animation to see why not all egg products are the...

Having canvassed her social media followers to find out what they think about eggs, British Lion eggs ambassador Dr Hazel Wallace, aka The Food Medic, has published a blog answering the most burning questions, and explaining why they're so good for you. The answers can also be found in a...

Following last year’s fipronil scandal involving millions of eggs, many of which were processed, British Lion Egg Processors are disappointed that another major incident has been reported with eggs believed to have originated from the Netherlands. With reports that a large number of eggs...

Eating an egg a day may offer protection against cardiovascular disease (CVD) – most notably a 26% lower risk of haemorrhagic stroke - when compared to those who eat no eggs, according to a large prospective study, published in the journal Heart 1. Cath MacDonald, British Egg Information...

Junior Doctor and social media star, The Food Medic, is heading the next phase of the British Lion eggs ambassador campaign. The Food Medic has created a range of healthy recipes and inspirational videos to share with her 203,000 Instagram followers, helping to dispel myths around eggs and...