 The current food system is contributing to multiple intersecting health and environmental crises, which calls for transformative change. This transformation must take place at the level of the political economy, where it can address the root causes of these problems. To do this, we must look beyond traditional solutions and consider how to empower local communities, engage stakeholders, and create more equitable and sustainable food systems. This article was authored by Philip Baker, Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, Awain Williams, and others.