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On its 25th anniversary, a new enhanced British Lion Code of Practice has been launched. Version 8 of the Lion Code incorporates the latest scientific and veterinary advice, as well as industry expertise, to ensure British Lion eggs continue to be produced to the highest standards of food...

After spending over 23 years as Chief Executive of the British Egg Industry Council, leading the British egg industry through some of its most successful and challenging periods, Mark Williams will be taking on the role of Chairman of the BEIC, replacing Andrew Joret who is retiring after...

The British Lion ‘Pride Hub’ of influencers has now generated over 36 million views sharing eclectic egg recipes and Lion messaging across social media. In the month of May, the popular foodie infleuncers were challenged to create videos showcasing egg-based dishes to enjoy during the King...

Mark Williams, British Egg Industry Council Chief Executive, has commented on the presence of imported eggs on supermarket shelves, and provided a supply update: "Unlike British Lion eggs, the imported eggs on some supermarket shelves are not deemed safe enough to be approved by the Food...

A series of British Lion quiche recipes swept the nation through national media to celebrate King Charles’ choice of this egg-based favourite as his signature Coronation dish, reaching over 25 million readers. Daily Mail, Independent, Yahoo and The Sun all showcased inspiring quiche...

The compulsory housing order, which was in place across the UK to keep hens safe from bird flu, has been lifted by Government vets. The risk of bird flu has reduced sufficiently for all free range hens across the UK to be allowed back outside, which means British free range eggs will soon...

A new review of the challenges of weaning as a modern parent, plus the changing advice on feeding eggs, in particular, to babies, has just been carried out by expert Bridget Halnan - Fellow of the Institute of Health Visiting. Many parents are still unsure about when and how to start...

The Pride Hub - British Lion eggs’ family of social media influencers - have started sharing a feast of egg-based creations on Instagram and TikTok, inspiring the nation to cook with British Lion eggs. A major highlight has been the vibrant 'Chinese Egg Drop Soup' recipe created by popular...

The relationship between egg consumption and ischemic heart disease (IHD) remains controversial. However, a recent extensive study looked at the association between eating eggs and IHD incidence (IHDi) and mortality (IHDd), across 142 countries with populations of at least one million...

Research recently published in The Journal of Nutrition found that eating eggs during infancy is associated with lower total fat mass in early adolescence among females. The study examined associations between infant age at time of egg introduction and body composition at mid-childhood and...