We pride ourselves on how our family business, established for over 70 years, has evolved. We produce the best, freshest eggs, which can only be achieved through complete control of the process from day old chick to the family fridge.

WHAT CAME FIRST, THE CHICKEN OR THE EGG?

In the case of L J Fairburn and Son Limited it was the chicken! Fairburn's started farming in Alford in 1951 with just 150 chickens which Grandfather, Leslie James Fairburn bought for £150. Now one of the largest independent egg producers and packers in the UK the business has changed, but the family values haven't. Daniel Fairburn and his sisters Caroline and Sarah, are all passionate about making their enterprise fit for future generations, just like their father and grandfather before them.

Whilst the business has evolved, a commitment to family values, loyalty and business integrity, on which the business was originally built, has remained central. Daniel Fairburn, now the third generation of the family, with the support of sisters, Caroline and Sarah, are all part of the expansive team of more than 250 employees.

The family motto is ‘don’t ask anyone to do anything that you would not be prepared to do yourself.’ With all Directors having young families, sustainability of LJ Fairburn & Son Limited, as well as the British egg industry, is the number one focus for the Fairburn family.