PBN Newsletter - 8th July

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

Tom Leach
July 08, 2026

Nearly 75% Of British Shoppers Incorrectly Think Farmed Chickens Are No Longer Caged

According to a new poll, nearly three-quarters of British shoppers incorrectly believe that farmed chickens are no longer caged in the UK.

Viva!, a leading animal rights campaign group, conducted a poll of 2,000 members of the public earlier this month. Seventy-four percent of those surveyed were unaware that “enriched” colony cages are still widely used in the UK.

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Other Stories This Week

Industry-Backed Research More Likely To Say Meat Is Beneficial, Finds Study

A new meta-research review has found that research backed by the animal agriculture industry is more likely to say that meat is beneficial.

The review found “a significant association between industry involvement and study conclusion,” and highlighted how this trend is undermining the evidence used to inform the public and create effective food and health policy.

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Controversial Plant-Based Labeling Ban Passes With Huge Majority

The European Parliament has voted to ban a long list of “meaty” words from being used on plant-based products and other meat alternatives, such as cultured meat.

The ban is still provisional and will need final approval from the Council of the European Union before coming into force. There is no fixed legal deadline for this.

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Brand Spotlight

Plant-based living does not stop at your plate.

The ingredients we choose for our skin matter too, especially when it comes to products designed for mature, dry, or sensitive skin.

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Maple leaf extract is often called “Nature’s Botox” because of the way it helps support the look of firmer, smoother skin. Alongside it, the full routine helps cleanse, hydrate, brighten, and nourish the skin without added fragrance or hormone-disrupting ingredients.

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