"We eat our way through more than 12 billion eggs a year, spending more than £900m on them.  The BEIS produces annual market data which shows how important eggs have become."

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24/05/2013

New evidence presented at a meeting of the Royal Society of Medicine’s Food...

24/05/2013

A new research paper has attributed the impact of food safety programmes,...

Frequently Asked Questions

What do laying hens eat?

The diet of laying hens is similar across all production systems.  The composition of the diet is calculated using a computer formulation which takes into account the hens’ nutritional needs at different ages.   Wheat makes up approximately...

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Can I recycle egg shells?

There are many ways you can use egg shells in your garden, for example crushed up egg shells sprinkled around plants help prevent snails and slugs.  Try mixing together crushed shells and dried coffee grounds and add to potted plants to boost nutrients...

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