Daniel Fletcher on tariff-free egg imports

British Lion Eggs

British Lion Eggs

Standard Supplier 15th April 2026
British Lion Eggs

British Lion Eggs

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Daniel Fletcher on tariff-free egg imports

Recently, the government has allowed tariff-free imports of Ukrainian eggs and egg products into the UK until March 31, 2028, raising concerns about a growing use of non-British eggs in hospitality.

We spoke with Daniel Fletcher, Head Chef at Morchella, about what this means for standards, sourcing and supporting British producers.

Here are his thoughts.

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