PBN Newsletter - 15th July

What’s moving In the world this week...

Author

Tom Leach
July 15, 2026

UK Farming Roadmap Calls On Farmers To Swap Animals For Lentils

The UK government has proposed supporting farmers to swap high-emitting animal agriculture for sustainable crops such as lentils.

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) published The Farming Roadmap 2050 at the end of June. The document aims to set out the government’s long-term vision for agriculture in the UK.

Other Stories This Week

Plant-Based Biorefineries Could Supply The World’s Protein

A study has found that integrated biorefineries producing plant-based protein and sugars from leafy biomass such as red clover and alfalfa could meet global protein requirements in less than two years, if deployed promptly in response to a food crisis.
The peer-reviewed research was published in Sustainable Production and Consumption earlier this month, and was funded by the Alliance to Feed the Earth in Disasters (ALLFED), a nonprofit dedicated to “resilient food solutions.”

Zack Polanski Just Interviewed Vegan Drag Queen Bimini

Zack Polanski interviewed vegan drag queen, writer, musician, and activist Bimini last week at the Crossed Wires podcast festival in Sheffield, UK.

Polanski, who is the leader of the Green Party and also follows a vegan diet, spoke with Bimini for an episode of his podcast, Bold Politics with Zack Polanski.

Both Zack Polanski and Bimini have been actively vegan for more than a decade

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Recipes of the Week

Island-Style Jerk Pulled Mushroom Wraps

This gluten-free wrap uses a sharp jalapeno lime sauce and jerk seasoning to make this meal stand out

Peanut Butter Jelly Chia Pudding

Who doesn't love peanut butter and jelly?

Pumpkin Spiced Latte Pancakes

These festive pancakes use pumpkin puree to make them moist

Video of the Week

Chef Babette's Best Anti-Aging Tip And MORE!

Join us for a lively and inspiring quickfire interview with the incomparable Chef Babette! Find out Babette's anti-aging tips and much more! Known for her vibrant spirit and culinary genius, Chef Babette shares a wealth of tips and personal favorites in this rapid session that will leave you both informed and entertained.