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Babies can benefit from mums’ egg eating

The recent confirmation that British Lion eggs can be eaten runny, or even raw, by vulnerable groups is good news for pregnant women and their babies – and a number of recent research papers have highlighted the potential benefits to babies’ health if their mothers eat eggs during...

Olympic gymnast champions #EggsMyWay campaign

Reigning Olympic champion gymnast Max Whitlock is spearheading a crack team of high-profile ambassadors, in a £1m plus recipe marketing campaign with the theme #EggsMyWay to promote the culinary and health benefits of eggs in 2018. Double Olympic gymnastics gold medallist Max Whitlock, and...

Visitors to the eggrecipes website hit 1 million in 2017

More than a million people have visited the eggrecipes website for recipe inspiration in 2017. British Lion eggs has continued to create recipes to inspire consumers with quick, tasty and convenient ways to cook healthy meals with eggs. The most popular recipes range from a simple omelette...

An eggcellent hangover cure

Eggs are a go-to with a secret ingredient to help get over the morning after a big night out. Eggs are one of nature’s most nutrient-dense foods throughout the year - containing high quality protein, as well as being naturally rich in vitamin D, B2 (riboflavin), vitamin B12, iodine...

Eggs for all – vulnerable groups get the message

British Lion eggs has launched a major new campaign to highlight the recent announcement[1] by the Food Standards Agency that everyone can now enjoy runny eggs – as long as they have the British Lion mark on. The six-month campaign, which launched on 1 November, includes advertising...

Breakfast report shows caterers route to ‘eggs-tra’ profit

Eggs are the favourite breakfast choice of consumers when eating out, with 63% choosing them, but caterers are failing to capitalise on the sales opportunity according to a new research report from British Lion eggs. The British Lion eggs ‘Wake up to eggs: a report into making the most of...

Eggheads smash world record

Today, 183 eggheads dipped their toast soldiers in unison to become world record holders. British Lion eggs have broken the record for the largest number of toast soldiers dipped in boiled eggs simultaneously – the previous record stood at 178. In celebration of World Egg Day and the...

British Egg Week breakfasts with a hotel style twist

For British Egg Week 2017 (9– 15 October) British Lion eggs have teamed up with The Goring Hotel to share six of its famous breakfast recipes. The hotel’s Michelin-starred Executive Chef, Shay Cooper, is also providing tips and tricks on how to make the perfect luxurious hotel breakfast at...