PBN Newsletter - 5th August

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

Author

Tom Leach
August 05, 2026

EU Court Finds Switzerland Violated Vegan Prisoners’ ‘Freedom Of Conscience’

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has found that Switzerland violated two vegan prisoners’ “freedom of conscience” when it failed to provide them with entirely plant-based meals consistent with their ethical beliefs.

The court ruled that Switzerland must pay a total of €16,000 in compensation for moral damages and approximately €10,000 in legal costs. It must also review its procedures to ensure future dietary requests are assessed properly.

Other Stories This Week

Chilgok County Is Upcycling Melon Waste Into Korea’s First Vegan Leather

South Korea’s Chilgok County has begun upcycling melon waste into vegan leather. Upcycling unused melons cuts down on food waste and taps into demand for sustainable leather alternatives.

The county has also partnered with HLK, a vegan fashion brand, to produce prototype card wallets, business card holders, and bags.

Pig Farm Transformed Into ‘Thriving’ Specialty Mushroom Operation

A family has transformed their former pig farm into a specialty mushroom growing operation and a second demonstration hub for The Transfarmation Project.

The 1100 Farm is located in Radcliffe, Iowa, the biggest factory farming state in the US, but has swapped pig farming for mushrooms and is now “thriving.”

Brand Spotlight

Clean Machine - MycelPro-1™

Clean Machine has built MycelPro-1™ around a simple idea: protein can support more than muscle without needing a complicated formula.

Made from one whole-food ingredient, mycelium, MycelPro-1™ delivers complete protein from the root-like network of fungi, with naturally occurring nutrients that come from the ingredient itself.

Each serving provides 20g of complete protein to support strength, performance and recovery, plus 10g of prebiotic fibre to help support gut health. It also contains 69mg of naturally occurring spermidine, a nutrient Clean Machine links to healthy ageing, longevity and vitality, along with vitamins and minerals found within the mycelium itself.

So while MycelPro-1™ works as a daily protein, it goes beyond simply helping you hit a protein target. It brings together support for training, recovery, digestion and long-term wellbeing in one simple, whole-food ingredient.

Use code PBN10 for 10% off.

Recipes of the Week

Mango Lassi Chia Pudding

This easy overnight breakfast uses fresh mango and cardamom

Coconut & Pineapple Layer Cake

This layer cake uses coconut to the fullest and pairs it with bright pineapple

Seitan Fried Chicken Nuggets With Sweet BBQ Dipping Sauce

Dip these crispy nugs in a homemade BBQ dipping sauce and enjoy a high-protein, snacky lunch

Video of the Week

Why So Many Elite Athletes Are Going Plant-Based (Planet Vegan Episode 3)

Can you build muscle without meat? Do athletes really need animal protein? And is the obsession with protein based on science or marketing?

Podcast of the Week

The Health Experiment of 2026... S03E24

Podcast Episode · S03E24

The Plant Based News Podcast

30/07/2026 · 21m