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Budget statement

Mark Williams, British Egg Industry Council, Chairman, said: "The budget is very disappointing, putting additional pressure on family farms, and tenant farmers, during a time of higher general farming input costs. For the UK Government to break their promises on Agricultural Property...

Forget buying expensive wraps, salads and coffees, because the packed lunch is officially back, as almost half of working Brits are now making their own lunch for the office, according to new research

A new study of office workers reveals as many as 48 percent of working Britons have stopped buying shop bought lunches in favour of a classic packed lunch, with the egg salad sandwich (33 percent) the number one choice. As many as 49 percent of those polled say they are bringing in packed...

British Egg Week 2024 

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 chefs choose Lion

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...

Influencer urges followers to ask for the British Lion

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...

Chefs serve British Lion eggs, but knowledge gaps around egg safety remain

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

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...