PBN Newsletter - 4th November

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

Author

Tom Leach
November 04, 2026

Vivienne Westwood Showcases Vegan Feathers At Paris Fashion Week

Vivienne Westwood showcased vegan feathers at Paris Fashion Week.

The luxury fashion brand’s spring/summer 2027 (SS27) lineup features FEVVERS, an entirely feather-free alternative, across three new, unique outfits.

Other Stories This Week

Buttermilk Is Launching A Vegan Twix

Buttermilk is launching a vegan Twix.

The dairy-free chocolate brand’s new Caramel Choc Biscuit Fingers bar is thought to be the first Twix-style vegan chocolate bar to arrive at major supermarkets in the UK.

Mondelēz Sues British Chocolate Brand Over Vegan Toblerone

Mondelēz, the owner of Toblerone, is suing Catherine’s Originals, a small vegan chocolate brand from the UK, over the shape of its popular O’Bar.

The O’Bar features a chunky shape that can be broken into semi-oval segments. It has a different profile, appearance, and packaging from the triangular Toblerone.

SUMMIT SPOTLIGHT

Could better gut health start with adding more plants?

Gut health advice often focuses on what to cut out. But what about adding more variety to your plate?

Join The Gut Health & Longevity Summit, a free online event running 7–11 November, to explore the role of plant-based nutrition in gut health and healthy ageing.

Hosted by Dr Monisha Bhanote, the summit will explore:

  • Practical ways to include 30 different plants in your week

  • The role of fibre and fermented foods in gut health

  • Why people can respond differently to the same foods

Plus, registration includes eight free guides, including the 30-Plant Method.

Recipes of the Week

Muffin Tin Meatloaf With Ketchup Gastrique And Mashed Potatoes

This meatloaf is made with beans and walnuts

Apple Pie Cinnamon Sugar Cookies

These cookies work perfectly for the festive season

Modern Portobello Stroganoff

The mushroom sauce pairs well with mash potatoes, too

Video of the Week

How Not To Die (The Documentary)

In celebration of the 10th anniversary of the publication of How Not to Die, this new amazing documentary has been released chronicling the life and work of Dr. Michael Greger, MD FACLM.

Dr. Greger and the team thank you for watching and invite everyone to join the evidence-based nutrition revolution!

Special thanks are extended to the Greenbaum Foundation for commissioning this documentary.

Podcast of the Week

CARNIVORE DIET: Lessons From Its Downfall (And Success)

Podcast Episode · S03E33

The Plant Based News Podcast

23/10/2026 · 23m