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New papers published on potential benefits of eggs for older people

Two new papers have been published investigating how eggs could offer an opportunity to increase protein intake and help prevent muscle decline in older people, based on research by a team at Bournemouth University, part-funded by the British Egg Industry Council. Protein is needed for the...

Runny Lion eggs on the menu at Safe Food Conference

Food Safety expert Dr Lisa Ackerley is talking on behalf of British Lion eggs at this year’s Chartered Institute of Environmental Health Safe Food Conference (31 October), sharing the updated FSA advice around runny eggs and highlighting the food safety benefits of serving British Lion...

Furious Britain is suffering from a 'hangry' epidemic

New research has revealed that Britain is now a nation overwhelmed by ‘hangry’* emotions - hungry anger, in which a lack of food drives people into fits of fury. A massive 79 percent of Brits admit they’ve felt hangry before – with more than one in ten (11 percent) confessing they get...

British Lion Eggs develop 'Instagrammable' recipes for students

New research from British Lion eggs ahead of the new university academic year shows that 85% of students now cook from scratch, a startling shift from the microwave meals of past generations. However, cost is still as important as ever with 85% of students surveyed saying that it is a...

British Lion eggs to exhibit at care catering forum

British Lion eggs will be exhibiting at the National Association of Care Caterers Training & Development Forum in Nottingham (3-5 October), sharing the good news with care catering professionals that runny eggs can return to menus for care home residents. The news follows updated advice...

Chiappas aim to inspire

The next phase of the #EggsMyWay ambassador campaign with Welsh Italian sisters The Chiappas is live, with their first recipe video for Egg Cupcakes proving an instant hit. The #EggsMyWay video campaign, featuring health and fitness social sensations The Lean Machines, Dr Hazel Wallace aka...

Get cracking for British Egg Week 2018

This year British Egg Week takes place between 8 and 14 October and British Lion eggs has created a toolkit to help retailers, food manufacturers and caterers make the most of the week. The toolkit shows some of the activity that is taking place during the week, which is themed ‘Don’t get...

Lion roars: egg sales and consumer recognition in good health

British Lion eggs are in good health, with the latest figures showing sales continuing to rise for the twelfth year in a row, and consumer recognition of the Lion mark significantly higher than other food marks. The latest half year sales figures show egg sales volume up around 3% (52 w/e...

Eggs - an all-round food for pregnancy nutrients

A new research review by an award-winning dietitian, published in Network Health Digest[1], has revealed that eggs are an excellent all-round food for providing key nutrients needed for a healthy pregnancy. Also, recent Government advice means that pregnant women are able to enjoy runny...

British Lion eggs welcomes compensation news

The British Egg Industry Council has welcomed the news that the victims of a salmonella outbreak in the UK linked to German eggs will be awarded £275,000. A total of 28 people fell ill with sickness and diarrhoea after eating at The Real China restaurant in Eastleigh, Hampshire, in July...
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