PBN Newsletter - 1st July

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

Author

Tom Leach
July 01, 2026

Zohran Mamdani Appoints Vegan Environmentalist To Direct NYC Food Policy

Zohran Mamdani, the Mayor of New York City (NYC), has appointed Siddhartha Sanchez, a lifelong vegan and environmentalist, to direct food policy.

Mamdani has pledged to overhaul the city’s access to nutritious and affordable food, and as the new executive director of the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy (MOFP), Sanchez will advise Mamdani on all issues related to NYC’s food system.

Other Stories This Week

Kevin Bacon Wants You To Swap Meat For Beans One Day Per Week

Kevin Bacon has suggested swapping meat for beans on a Wednesday to improve your health, harm fewer animals, and protect the planet.

In a playful PSA for Humane World for Animals, the actor joked about changing his name to “Kevin Bean” in recognition of “Beansday.”

Vegan Rock Star Tanya O’Callaghan On Activism, Optimism, And Touring

Vegan rock star Tanya O’Callaghan has said she doesn’t think she would be able to do what she does without following a healthy plant-based diet.

She spoke with Plant Based News (PBN) earlier this month about her experiences touring as a vegan, her work for animals, and why she’s an optimist.

Brand Spotlight

Clean Machine Anniversary Sale!

Clean Machine is celebrating their anniversary with a big sale across their supplement range.

For a limited time, you can buy one Clean Machine product and get a second 50% off.

Clean Machine has built a range that covers some of the key areas people look for in a daily routine, including protein, recovery, omegas and everyday support.

That includes MycelPro-1, whole food mycelium protein, Ahiflower Oil for omega support, Clean BCAA's for recovery, and more.

Recipes of the Week

Air Fryer Salt And Pepper Tofu

Make this effortless air fryer salt and pepper tofu as your high-protein main

Vegan Protein Blueberry Muffins

These muffins contain nine grams of plant protein each

Smoky Chipotle Mango Jerky

Use dried mango to make this fruity, spicy jerky

Video of the Week

"No Protein Powders!" - Torre Washington On His Vegan Bodybuilding Nutrition Philosophy

‪@TorreWashingtonOfficial‬ is a 51-year-old, fully natural vegan bodybuilder who has been plant-based since 1998 and he just qualified for Mr. Olympia 2026. In this episode we break down his story and what it really takes to build muscle on a plant-based diet.