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British Egg Industry Council Calls on Businesses to Support British Eggs
BEIC Urges Food Businesses to Support British Eggs
The British Egg Industry Council (BEIC) has launched a bold campaign urging businesses nationwide to support British eggs and local producers.
Call to Action Against Imported Eggs
The BEIC calls on food brands to stop using imported eggs in UK-made products.
They argue this practice misleads shoppers and increases unnecessary food miles.
Moreover, they ask businesses to remove the Union Flag from products using non-British eggs.
Push for Transparency and Local Pride
In its “Manifesto for Eggcellence,” the BEIC demands clearer egg origin labeling on all UK-manufactured food.
They also urge the government to prioritize companies that use British eggs in public procurement contracts.
By doing so, they hope to boost domestic production and protect UK egg farmers from unfair competition.
Industry Leaders Back the Shift
BEIC chairman Mark Williams states that constant sourcing from abroad discourages local investment and disappoints loyal customers.
He emphasizes that to support British eggs is to back world-class food safety and reduce food miles.
Backing British eggs also sends a strong message of pride, sustainability, and trust in homegrown food.