UK egg company keeps green focus with generational change

The environmental legacy established at Farmgate eggs will continue as management passes from father to son.

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Mark Clements
May 6, 2024
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Farmlay’s main egg complex, as well as the Chapman’s home is powered by electricity that is generated on site.
Farmlay’s main egg complex, as well as the Chapman’s home is powered by electricity that is generated on site.
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The running of U.K. egg producer Farmlay has passed from father to son, with 44- year-old Iain Chapman taking over from his father Robert as managing director.

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