PBN Newsletter - 29th July

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

Author

Tom Leach
July 29, 2026

World’s First Commercial Octopus Farm Plans Scrapped Following Opposition

Plans for the world’s first commercial octopus farm have been scrapped after years of opposition from NGOs, scientists, and the public.

The scientific consensus suggests octopuses are sentient, intelligent, and complex animals, and they are now recognized as such by law in the UK.

Other Stories This Week

Kids Everywhere Need To Eat More Plant-Based Foods, Finds Study

A new study has found that kids and young people around the world are not eating enough nutritious, sustainable, plant-based foods.

The study also noted that, in high-income countries such as the US, children tend to consume fewer and fewer healthy plant foods as they grow older.

Planetary Health Diet Cuts Heart Disease Risk By 28%, Finds 20-Year Study

A new study has found that following the plant-rich Planetary Health Diet can cut heart disease risk by up to 28 percent.

The study, which analyzed data from more than 65,000 post-menopausal women over 20 years, found that higher adherence to the diet was associated with the greatest risk reduction, but that moderate adherence was also linked with benefits.

Brand Spotlight

Purity Woods - Plant-powered Skincare

Plant-powered skincare is no longer a niche category. More people are looking for formulas that feel effective, transparent and rooted in ingredients they recognise.

That shift is part of why Plant Based News named Purity Woods “Best Plant-Powered Skincare of 2026.”

The brand’s Ultimate Skin Rejuvenation Package brings together four USDA Certified Organic formulas in one routine, with botanicals selected to support hydration, elasticity and visibly radiant skin.

The bundle includes ingredients such as maple leaf extract, aloe, mango and coconut, combining plant-based formulation with a focus on skin that looks smoother, firmer and more nourished over time.

For those looking to move away from conventional skincare and towards a more botanical routine, Purity Woods offers a thoughtful example of where plant-powered beauty is heading.

Use code PBNGIFT for a free gift with purchase. Offer ends July 31.

Recipes of the Week

Mango Lassi Chia Pudding

This easy overnight breakfast uses fresh mango and cardamom

No-Yeast Crispy Bottom Vegetable Buns

These veggie buns are moreish and worth the effort

Ginger-Infused Strawberry Oat Bake

These strawberry-filled oat bars are perfect for a quick, zingy breakfast

Video of the Week

Gaz Oakley Vegan Fallout Is Not Going Away…

So the Gaz Oakley situation is still raising eyebrows all over the internet and globe.

But why? And what does he symbolise for the vegan community?