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BEIC announces new Chief Executive

Following a rigorous search process, the British Egg Industry Council is pleased to announce the appointment of Nick Allen as Chief Executive, effective 7 April 2025. Allen will take over from acting Chief Executive Mark Williams, who will resume his role as Chairman when Allen takes up...

Groundbreaking hen welfare training scheme celebrates 5th birthday

The groundbreaking Lion Training Passport celebrates its fifth birthday this year. Since its ambitious launch at the start of the decade, it has revolutionised industry-wide training practices, helping to raise skill levels and ensure consistently high standards on farm. Now boasting more...

Influencer calls for British eggs in British made food

Popular influencer @new_mummy_jess has been calling on major retailers to use British eggs for British made food, such as egg sandwiches, scotch eggs, cakes and salads, to support British farmers and meet the highest food safety standards. See what she has to say here.

Dietitian reveals crackin’ healthy tips to supercharge your new year diet

It’s the beginning of a new year – the perfect time to make healthier choices to counterbalance weeks of festive indulgence. To help, Dietitian Dr Carrie Ruxton, has released her five tips for enjoying eggs – a real nutritional powerhouse – with recipes that’ll supercharge your New Year...

Influencer looks for the Lion when eating out

Mum and popular content creator, Stephenie Hawgood, has been searching for restaurants that serve British Lion eggs when eating out with her daughter. She explains to her 25.5k followers that British Lion eggs are FSA approved for vulnerable groups to eat runny, ensuring high standards of...

Cracking the hangover blues with eggs

With the festive season about to kick off, it’s time to prep for the dreaded ‘morning after’ hangover. The perfect remedy is closer than you think. Eggs! Cracking into a few can help soothe hangover symptoms and fight off the munchies that normally lead to eating unhealthy foods, like a...

Win a 9-in-1 Multi Cooker

Win a Ninja 9-in-1 Multi Cooker worth over £200 through a British Lion eggs competition on Instagram. With Christmas approaching, and hosting season set to enter full swing, the cooker will provide some welcome support in the kitchen. Enter by the end of November for a chance to win. All...

Cracking coverage for British Egg Week

Last month, we celebrated British Egg Week with lots of influencer content shared on social media highlighting the versatility of eggs. @Yummy_little_belly’s Broccoli Frittata reached over 500k viewers and @Cardiff.mum’s Egg Quesadilla gained 315k views. Dr Carrie Ruxton was also featured...