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Influencers back British Lion eggs

A British Lion social campaign - led by some of the nation’s favourite foodie influencers - has reached over 4M followers and generated more than 1.1M video views on Instagram, with more to come. Influencers, including @lagomchef, @cardiff.mum and @beatthebudget, have been sharing creative...

New research reveals pregnant women should consume more eggs

Recent research - Inadequate Choline Intake in Pregnant Women in Germany - has revealed that only 7% of pregnant women are consuming adequate amounts of choline - an essential nutrient found in eggs, needed for brain development in the womb and the renewal of brain cells. Eggs are packed...

British Egg Industry Council egg supply statement

The British egg industry has been dealing with unprecedented pressures for some time now and the most critical factor is the increased costs that producers have faced over the past year. With costs soaring, many egg farmers have had no choice but to cease production rather than face the...

Food safety expert highlights issues with imported eggs

Independent food safety expert, Sterling Crew, has responded to reports of imported eggs appearing on supermarket shelves, voicing his concerns on LinkedIn around the food safety risks. Crew reminded his 30k strong audience of food safety professionals that the Lion mark guarantees eggs...

Research reveals egg consumption links to lower blood pressure

New research has revealed that higher egg consumption is associated with lower blood pressure and more favourable blood glucose control in adults. The study - The association of egg consumption with blood pressure levels and glycated hemoglobin in Spanish adults according to body mass...

Lion the choice for pro chefs

Philippa Collinson, a commis chef at Grantley Hall, a high-end hotel and restaurant in Yorkshire has been talking to The Staff Canteen, the online platform for professional chefs, about why they insist on using British Lion eggs for food safety and quality, and sharing their popular Scotch...

British Egg Week is back for 2022

British Egg Week is back to celebrate how eggs are truly a nutritional powerhouse! Running from Monday 10 October to Sunday 16 October, this year is all about showing the country just how amazing, affordable, and versatile eggs are. A true celebration of savvy eating with delicious...

5 reasons over 50s should eat more eggs

With the cost-of-living crisis on everyone's mind, there is one food that packs a serious nutritional punch as well as being kind to your budget – eggs. A recent study in the journal, Nutrients, reported that egg protein: "has a number of beneficial effects that protect humans across the...

New study finds no link between eggs and cholesterol levels

Whether people who eat more eggs have a worse blood lipid profile remains a controversial topic of discussion. However, a recent research study found no link between egg consumption and cholesterol levels in women, even those with existing metabolic disorders such as obesity or type 2...

Eggs for slimming says research

Research revealing that women who ate more eggs were found to have a lower body weight - despite a higher calorie intake from their overall diet - has been covered by the national media, including The Sun and The Mirror. The research findings were published alongside supporting comment...