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Beware non-UK eggs and look for the Lion, says expert

With major Salmonella outbreaks linked to eggs in Italy, Spain and Sweden being investigated, Sterling Crew - independent scientific advisor and public health commentator – has continued highlighting the food safety benefits of choosing British Lion eggs. His most-recent post on LinkedIn...

Food safety expert's Spanish egg warning

Sterling Crew - independent scientific advisor and public health commentator - warned of the food safety risks associated with non-UK eggs, having shared news on LinkedIn about a restaurant in Madrid which had to close after a salmonella outbreak caused almost 60 people to complain of food...

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...