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The LeguCon Network, is a multi-actor platform linking farmers, seed companies, food industry partners, retailers, NGOs, and social organisations to co-develop sustainable solutions for legume production and consumption. It links with industry on new plant-based food prototypes, supporting nutrient optimisation, sensory testing, and environmental evaluation to facilitate market adoption. Its activities also support the agricultural sector through technical guidance and germplasm characterisation informed by multi-omics and field data. Media engagement and citizen-science initiatives enhance consumer understanding and accelerate uptake. Overall, LeguCon Network emphasises evidence-based innovation, local sourcing, circularity, and industry co-creation, ensuring R&D outcomes are translated into viable products, improved cropping systems, and informed policy recommendations.
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