British Lion egg processors now account for around 90% of all egg processed in the UK, making it easier for public sector caterers, food manufacturers and retailers to source independently audited egg products.
Claire Anderson, general manager of Chippindale Foods, said: “We are extremely excited to gain Lion accreditation because it means we are offering our customers egg products that meet the highest food safety standards, as well as being able to meet the growing demand for Lion egg products.
“Our company ethos is about providing the highest quality British free range and organic egg products, so it was an easy decision for us to sign up to the British Lion processing standards.”
Chippindale Foods now provides British Lion eggs in liquid and boiled form to the food manufacturing and foodservice industry. According to research 80% respondents stated that they feel more confident buying food with a British Lion mark on the packaging.
Andrew Joret, chairman of the British Egg Industry Council, added: “This is great news for users of egg products, whether retailers, food manufacturers or foodservice, who want to be able to source eggs that have been processed to world-leading standards of food safety.”