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food systems transformation
Also known as: food system-wide transformation, food system transformations, food systems transformation, food system transformation
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Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 8 facts
referenceWhitfield et al. published 'A framework for examining justice in food system transformations research' in Nature Food in 2021.
perspectiveThe authors of the paper (citing 43) argue that food system transformation must be framed by social and economic concerns and incorporate the perspectives of multiple stakeholders, including consumers, investors, suppliers, workers, and policymakers.
claimThere is a lack of scientific consensus regarding what food system transformation should entail and what the desired endpoints of such transformation should look like.
claimThere is ongoing debate regarding the indicators that should be used to establish goals, track food system transformation and performance, and assess the net impacts of food system interventions.
referenceReferences (30, 66, 67) highlight the need to incorporate concepts of equity, decent work, and social justice into the conceptualization, measurement, and policy frameworks for food system transformation.
referenceMiller et al. (2021) discussed the role of dairy in food systems transformation for child health and well-being in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health.
claimEffective food system-wide transformation requires a comprehensive set of metrics that are meaningful across all sectoral activities, ranging from production to consumption.
perspectiveFanzo et al. (2021) argued that rigorous monitoring is necessary to guide food system transformation in the lead-up to the 2030 global goals.
Measuring Adherence to Sustainable Healthy Diets - R Discovery discovery.researcher.life Dec 26, 2022 1 fact
claimDecision-makers must harmonize multisectoral policies to ensure populations in Low- and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs) have access to sustainable healthy diets to achieve a protein transition and food systems transformation by 2050.
Realist Review on Just Transition Towards Low Emission, Climate ... link.springer.com Jan 5, 2026 1 fact
referenceCheryl Margoluis (2021) argues that both conservation and development approaches are necessary for food systems transformation in a World Wildlife Fund blog post.
A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets frontiersin.org Jan 12, 2022 1 fact
claimThe authors of 'A Scoping Review of Indicators for Sustainable Healthy Diets' assert that there is an urgent need for decision-support tools to facilitate the selection and adoption of high-performing and comparable measures across all aspects of sustainability to advance research, practice, and policy related to sustainable food systems transformation.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
claimFood system transformation requires promoting sustainable, local practices and innovation across the entire food value chain.