PBN Newsletter - 9th September

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

Author

Tom Leach
September 09, 2026

Aaron Pierre Plays A Vegan Superhero In HBO’s ‘Lanterns’

Aaron Pierre plays a vegan superhero in HBO’s Lanterns.

In the very first episode, the show reveals both that Pierre’s character follows a vegan diet, and that other characters accommodate his lifestyle.

Other Stories This Week

Scientist Names Tofu The Single Best Protein For Nutrition, Sustainability, And Affordability

According to a scientist’s new scoring system, tofu is the single best protein for nutrition, sustainability, and affordability.

The soybean-based alternative protein ranked above 19 other popular options, including meat and dairy, in a newly published paper on the subject.

Oreo Announces Three New Flavors, Including Chicken And Waffles

Oreo has announced three new, limited-edition flavors: Chicken & Waffles, Deep Fried, and Banana Pudding.

All three are “accidentally vegan,”* meaning that they appear to contain no ingredients of animal origin.

Brand Spotlight

You don’t want to miss this.

Award-winning Documentary YANUNI is now streaming on Leonardo Dicaprio’s youtube!

The film follows Indigenous leader Juma Xipaia and her fight to protect the Amazon Rainforest.

Click below to watch

Recipes of the Week

Crunchy Tostada Wrap (Vegan + High-Protein)

These wraps feel like takeout but they're oil free and full of plant protein

Lemon and Coconut Energy Balls

These energy balls are packed with fiber and nutrients

7 Late Summer Vegan Breakfasts For Easy Mornings

Try these fun breakfasts while the season ends

Video of the Week

Zack Polanski on Elon Musk, Rupert Lowe, Kosher Meat and Ending Factory Farming

In this exclusive Plant Based News interview, Green Party leader Zack Polanski takes aim at billionaire Elon Musk, arguing that the super-rich hold disproportionate amounts of wealth, power and influence and are helping turn ordinary people against each other.

As a long-time animal rights supporter, Polanski discusses The Green Party's pledge to end factory farming, why he believes plant-based food should be the cheapest and most accessible option, and how changing the food system could benefit animals, people and the environment.

Podcast of the Week

EXCLUSIVE: Green Party Leader CLAPS BACK At Elon Musk (& Talks Veganism & Economics)

Podcast Episode · S03E27

The Plant Based News Podcast

04/09/2026 · 18m