June2008
At the recent awards dinner held by Buisness in the Community, an organisation dedicated to helping in all facets of community life and headed by HRH The Prince of Wales. The Lakes was awarded a 2008 'big tick' for its beneficial effects on community life and the economic viability of its surrounding community of farmers and company staff. The award also recognised the environmental benefits of the 100,000 trees, shrubs and bushes planted by company suppliers in the last few years.

May2008
12 May 2008 Lakes launches Natures Nest Eggs in almost 200 WmMorrison stores.(www.naturesnesteggs.co.uk). The countries first eggs to be produced on farms where the hens are allowed to roam in tree enriched range area whilst living in houses that are up to 70% more energy efficient than normal poultry houses and 1p from each dozen eggs will go to helping wildlife through the provision of Squirrel boxes, bat boxes etc.

April 2008
Lakes eggs announced today that it and its producing farmers have completed plantings of some 100,000 trees to enrich the surroundings of its hens, the farms they live on and the general surroundings of their farms in the north of england. This equates to almost 250 acres of tree planting in the last few years much of which has been at the recommendation of Farm Wildlife Advisory Group (FWAG) who were responsible for asessing the farms and drawing up planting plans that would give the maximum benefit to both the hens and wildlife in their surroundings.

Mar 2008
Lakes egg producing farmers have in the first week of March planted over 100 acres (40 Ha) of native woodland trees. This is to enrich the free range surroundings the hens have to roam and play in as this has been found to encourage the health and welfare of the birds.

Jan 2007
Congratulations were due to all staff for again passing our annual independently audited 'EFSIS' food safety inspection to British Retail Council standard.
The same inspection awarded a class A pass of 97.5% on HACCP and customer verification.

Dec 2006
A highly successful training day on tree planting,care and husbandry was run by the 'Lakes' in conjunction with Cumbria Farm Wildlife Advisory Group and Friends of the Lake District in early December.
This was as a prelude to the planting of a further 60000 trees by 'Lakes' egg producers on their Cumbrian farms this planting season.

Jun 2006
Dave Brass awarded NFU National Award for "best business development in the food chain" at awards ceremony held at the Hurlingham Club, London. Award presented by Tesco commercial director Mr Steve Murrells.

Feb 2006
"Lakes" demonstrates excellence in Environmental practice through Environwise Supply Chain Partnership.

Jan 2006
"Lakes" yet again achieves Grade A in EFSIS (European Food Safety Inspection Service) Food Safety Verification.

Nov 2005
"Lakes" awarded Farm Business of the Year Award in the Farm Business, 2005 Farming and Food Industry awards.

Oct 2005
"Lakes" awarded McDonald’s award for Outstanding contribution and Leadership in the McDonald’s U.K. system.

Jul 2005
Dave Brass Key Speaker at McDonald’s conference at the Royal Show "Farming For The Future Responding to Customer Needs a case study".

Feb 2005
"Lakes" awarded Investors In People Status.

Jan 2005
Awarded Cumberland News/North West Regional Development Agency/Rural Regeneration Cumbria "Herdie" Speciality Food Award.