John Kouphou on tariff-free egg imports

British Lion Eggs

British Lion Eggs

Premium Supplier 30th July 2026
British Lion Eggs

British Lion Eggs

Premium Supplier

John Kouphou on tariff-free egg imports

What does the British Lion mark mean to chefs today?

For John Kouphou of St Ermin’s Hotel, it is about more than a stamp on a shell. It represents quality, traceability, welfare standards and confidence in the produce coming into the kitchen.

With tariff-free imports creating fresh conversations around cheaper overseas eggs, provenance is back under the spotlight for hospitality.

We spoke to John about why backing British suppliers still matters, how chefs balance quality with rising costs, and whether price pressures are starting to change sourcing decisions in professional kitchens.

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