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50,000 people sign petition for supermarkets to back British eggs

The petition was started in response to research showing consumers were surprised and concerned that a significant number of eggs in pre-prepared foods, such as quiche, egg sandwiches and salads were imported

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More than 50,000 people have signed petition calling for UK eggs to be used in supermarket products
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More than 50,000 people have signed petition calling for UK eggs to be used in supermarket products

More than 50,000 people have signed a petition urging supermarkets to stop using imported eggs in British-made foods and use British egg products. The petition is supported by MPs, including Labour's...

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