51AVÊÓÆµ

Egg producer given two-year sentence over fake best before dates

Defra reveals multiple prosecutions following APHA fraud investigations

clock • 2 min read
An egg producer has been given a 24-month suspended sentence for fraudulent best before dates
Image:

An egg producer has been given a 24-month suspended sentence for fraudulent best before dates

An egg producer has been given a two-year suspended prison sentence and several other companies have been fined after pleading guilty to repackaging eggs with fake ‘best before' dates. Philip Hoyland,...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358

Ìý

More on Rural crime

Foxhounds killed by 65mph train during suspected hunt

Foxhounds killed by 65mph train during suspected hunt

Lincolnshire Police said around 20 dogs had been running across the tracks

Chris Brayford
clock 11 January 2026 • 1 min read
Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

Farmer fined more than £12,000 after cows attack walkers

HSE investigators said Cornish livestock owner failed to take action to remove the cattle or control risks

clock 19 December 2025 • 3 min read
Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond

Farmer found dead after reversing tractor into pond

Police rushed to a farm in Kent after a report of a submerged tractor in an area of water

clock 17 December 2025 • 1 min read