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BEIC urges food businesses to drop imported eggs

Chloe RyanBy Chloe RyanMay 1, 20252 Mins Read
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The British Egg Industry Council has launched a major new campaign demanding food businesses drop dual standards on egg purchasing and back British eggs.

Spearheading the new campaign is a manifesto which calls for:

  • Food businesses to stop using imported eggs in food made in the UK
  • A stop to the use of the Union Flag on products using imported eggs
  • Labelling eggs’ country of origin on products manufactured in the UK
  • The Government to deprioritise companies that use imported eggs in products destined for public procurement

In an open letter to the food industry introducing the Manifesto for Eggcellence, British Egg Industry Council chairman, Mark Williams, highlighted that British shoppers are very clear about where they want their eggs to come from, and called on the food industry to stop using different standards and back British.

He added: “By consistently sourcing from abroad food businesses are not only disappointing their shoppers, but also increasing food miles and undermining British farmers. This stops British egg producers investing in the future, putting domestic production at risk when consumers would like to see it increase.

“Backing British Eggcellence means being proud of your sourcing, putting shoppers first, and embracing world-leading food safety assurance and supporting farmers.

“It’s time for a change. It’s time to back British Eggcellence and start sourcing British eggs for British-made food. It’s the right thing to do.”

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Chloe Ryan

Editor of Poultry Business, Chloe has spent the past decade writing about the food industry from farming, through manufacturing, retail and foodservice. When not working, dog walking and reading biographies are her favourite hobbies.

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