News stories

British Egg Week is back from 7 - 13 October. Look out for a week of delicious creations from influential content creators who will be celebrating the versatility, ease and nutritional benefits of British Lion eggs across Instagram and TikTok. There will also be some cracking prizes...

Head Chef Ian Gibbs from The Nici Hotel, Bournemouth, has been talking about why he insists on using British Lion eggs on his menu. Gibbs recently shared a video via Staff Canteen creating a beef tartare with British Lion eggs. He says he only uses British Lion eggs because “the Lion gives...

Latest family influencer @notsofarmerswife has shared content with her 92.7k followers, encouraging them to check that the eggs on restaurant and café menus have the British Lion stamp. Most consumers assume the eggs they are served are British and safe for all, however, this is not always...

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...